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Discovered:
- April 18, 2003
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:45:43 AM
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Also Known As:
- Backdoor.Pointex.c [KAV], Backdoor.Pointex.d [KAV]
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Type:
- Trojan Horse
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Pointex is a Backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker full access to your computer. The existence of the file Outlook32.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
The Backdoor is written in Microsoft Visual Basic, version 6, and is packed with ASPack.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version April 18, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2013 revision 001
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Initial Daily Certified version April 18, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version May 18, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date April 23, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
