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- Discovered:
- March 12, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:44:19 AM
- Also Known As:
- HackerDefender [McAfee]
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.HackDefender is a backdoor Trojan component that hides processes, services, and files.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version March 12, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version May 12, 2012 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version March 12, 2003 revision 003
- Latest Daily Certified version May 13, 2012 revision 007
- Initial Weekly Certified release date March 12, 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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Low
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
