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- Discovered:
- August 2, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:47:42 AM
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.WinShell is a server program that allows unauthorized access to an infected computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version August 5, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version May 12, 2012 revision 018
- Initial Daily Certified version August 5, 2002 revision 003
- Latest Daily Certified version May 13, 2012 revision 007
- Initial Weekly Certified release date August 7, 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: 50 - 999
- Number of Sites: 0 - 2
- Geographical Distribution: Low
- Threat Containment: Easy
- Removal: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
