Backdoor.Sincom

Backdoor.Sincom is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that gives the Trojan's author unauthorized access to an infected computer. It allows the author to control the system through a TCP connection, through an FTP server, or have the backdoor program reconnect to the attacker's computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 10, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version April 27, 2009 revision 072
• Initial Daily Certified version October 10, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version June 6, 2009 revision 039
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 15, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low