Backdoor.NetTrojan

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).

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version December 24, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version December 24, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• 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