Backdoor.Sadhound

Backdoor.Sadhound is a backdoor Trojan that creates the file, %System%\Mswins0ck.exe. This file performs unauthorized actions on the infected computer.

Symantec has received reports that many users are receiving spam with this Trojan. This Trojan does not have the ability to spread itself.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to January 31, 2003 may detect this as Trojan dropper or Backdoor.Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 31, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version January 31, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 5, 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