Backdoor.SchoolBus.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: February 10, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:48:08 AM
Also Known As: Backdoor.SchoolBus.c [KAV]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.SchoolBus.B is a backdoor Trojan that copies files to different locations on your computer and then runs those files. When these files are run they attempt to delete various Windows files and send system information to hackers.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 11, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 11, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 12, 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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Jason Pan
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