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Backdoor.Beasty.C

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 24, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:43:28 AM
Also Known As:
Trojan Beast 1.92, Backdoor.Beastdoor.192 [KAV]
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Beasty.C is a backdoor Trojan that is similar to Backdoor.Beasty and Backdoor.Beasty.B.

Backdoor.Beasty.C gives a hacker complete access to your computer. By default, the Trojan listens on port 666 and notifies the hacker through email or ICQ. The Trojan attempts to terminate the various security products and system monitoring tools.

The Backdoor.Beasty.C Trojan was created using the Delphi programming language and it is an updated version of Backdoor.Beasty.B.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 25, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 25, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 26, 2003
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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
Writeup By: Jason Pan

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