- Discovered:
- December 23, 2002
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:01:36 PM
- Also Known As:
- BackDoor-ANF [McAfee], DTHN
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.NetTrojan is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that allows unauthorized use of an infected computer. Backdoor.NetTrojan allows its creator to configure unauthorized access, as well as the filename and the port in use. This Trojan may also be referred to as the Distributed Trojan Horse Network (DHTN).
NOTE: Definitions dated prior to December 24, 2002 may detect this threat as Backdoor.Trojan.
NOTE: Definitions dated prior to December 24, 2002 may detect this threat as Backdoor.Trojan.
This Trojan may also be referred to as the Distributed Trojan Horse Network (DHTN).
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version December 24, 2002
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version December 24, 2002
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date December 24, 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: Moderate
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles



