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Backdoor.Sparta

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
June 22, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:51:57 AM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sparta is a Trojan horse that allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. This Trojan also attempts to remove several major brands of firewall and antivirus protection, including Norton AntiVirus.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 24, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2013 revision 001
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 24, 2002 revision 036
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 18, 2013 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 26, 2002
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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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