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Backdoor.Deftcode

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
January 7, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:47:15 AM
Also Known As:
Backdoor.Deftcode [KAV]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

The Backdoor.Deftcode Backdoor Trojan gives an attacker unauthorized access to a compromised computer. By default, it opens port 6,667.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 14, 2010 revision 002
  • Initial Daily Certified version January 7, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 14, 2010 revision 001
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date January 7, 2003
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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: Serghei Sevcenco

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