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Backdoor.SubSeven215

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: March 3, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:43:39 AM
Also Known As: BackDoor-Sub7.cli [McAfee], Backdoor.SubSeven.215 [Kaspers, BKDR_SUB7.215.A [Trend]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP



Backdoor.SubSeven215 is a variant of the Backdoor.SubSeven Trojan Horse. Backdoor.SubSeven215 allows its creator to access and control your computer.

NOTE: Definitions dated prior to July 29, 2003 may detect this threat as Backdoor.SubSeven.2.15.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version March 4, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 2, 2009 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version March 4, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version April 15, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date March 5, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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