Backdoor.Imiserv

Backdoor.Imiserv connects and sends data to a predefined Web site. It is written in the Microsoft C/C++ program language.

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Notes:
• Virus definitions dated prior to December 15, 2003 may detect the files with a similar behavior to this backdoor. Virus definitions dated December 15, 2003 or later will detect such files as Adware.IEPlugin.
• Virus definitions dated before September 18, 2002, may detect this threat as a Trojan Horse.

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If you are using Norton AntiVirus, it may detect this threat within a compressed file, in which case you may see a message that access was denied. For additional information, read the document What does it mean when Norton AntiVirus denies access to a file?

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: 3 - 9
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low