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- Discovered:
- October 7, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:53:35 AM
- Also Known As:
- Trojan.Spy.GWGhost [AVP]
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.GWGhost is the server portion of a backdoor Trojan. It allows unauthorized access to the infected computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 8, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2012 revision 035
- Initial Daily Certified version October 8, 2002 revision 004
- Latest Daily Certified version May 10, 2012 revision 002
- Initial Weekly Certified release date October 9, 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: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Maryl Magee
