Backdoor.Nibu

The Backdoor.Nibu is a Trojan Horse that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer. The Trojan opens TCP port 1000, 1001, and 2283 to allow for remote access. It also attempts to steal confidential information by logging keystrokes and copying Windows password files.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 30, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 1, 2009 revision 050
• Initial Daily Certified version July 30, 2003 revision 036
• Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 30, 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