Backdoor.Pointex

Backdoor.Pointex is a Backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker full access to your computer. The existence of the file Outlook32.exe is an indication of a possible infection.

The Backdoor is written in Microsoft Visual Basic, version 6, and is packed with ASPack.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 18, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version April 18, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 23, 2003

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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