Backdoor.Hethat

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: December 16, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:46:28 AM
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Hethat is a backdoor Trojan that attempts to steal the login name and password for MSN messenger (.NET messenger) and AOL instant messenger (AIM). It attempts to contact the Trojan's author using ICQ. It also tries to connect to an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server and allow the hacker to remotely control the infected computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version December 16, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version December 16, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date December 18, 2002

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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: Neal Hindocha

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