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Backdoor.Aphexdoor

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: January 28, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:16:51 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Aphexdoor.10 [Kaspers, BackDoor-AIX [McAfee], BKDR_APHEXDOOR.A [Trend], Win32.MicroBot.10 [Computer As
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Backdoor.Aphexdoor is backdoor Trojan horse that uses the IRC channels to control a victim's computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 28, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 28, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 19, 2009 revision 051
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 28, 2004

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: Kaoru Hayashi
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