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Backdoor.Nerte

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
November 9, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:37:44 AM
Also Known As:
Backdoor-SG
Type:
Trojan Horse

Backdoor.Nerte is a backdoor Trojan that allows a hacker complete access your computer. It can be programmed by the hacker to run when you start Windows.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version November 9, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version November 9, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles
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