Backdoor.Singu

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: October 25, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:40:58 AM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Singu is a back door Trojan horse program that allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. It also attempts to update itself over the Internet.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 25, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 6, 2010 revision 039
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 25, 2002 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 7, 2010 revision 001
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 28, 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: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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