Discovered: October 8, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:28:13 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Berbew.K is a Backdoor Trojan horse that attempts to steal cached passwords.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version October 9, 2004
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version October 9, 2004
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date October 12, 2004
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Asuka Yamamoto
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