Backdoor.Sixca

The Backdoor.Sixca backdoor Trojan allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. By default, the Trojan attempts to listen on port 666. This Trojan is written in Microsoft Visual Basic and it requires that the Visual Basic (VB) run-time libraries be installed for it to execute.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 9, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 16, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Daily Certified version January 9, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version November 16, 2009 revision 050
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 9, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low