Backdoor.CHCP

Backdoor.CHCP is a backdoor Trojan that is written in the Microsoft Visual Basic programming language. The Trojan uses the same icon used by the Windows Notepad program in an attempt to deceive you into believing that it is a real Notepad text editor. Allows a hacker to remotely control an infected computer. The Trojan opens TCP port 1145 by default.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 5, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 5, 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