- Discovered:
- October 31, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:46:38 AM
- Also Known As:
- Backdoor.Dindang [AVP], Backdoor-ALQ [McAfee], BKDR_DINDANG.A [Trend]
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Dindang is a backdoor Trojan that gives an attacker unauthorized access to an infected computer. The existence of the file Vmisd.dll is a possible sign of infection.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version October 31, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version August 15, 2011 revision 038
- Initial Daily Certified version October 31, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version August 16, 2011 revision 002
- Initial Weekly Certified release date November 4, 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: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Serghei Sevcenco



