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- Discovered:
- May 5, 2003
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:00:59 PM
- Also Known As:
- Backdoor.NetMagik
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Softshell is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that gives a hacker remote access to your computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version May 5, 2003
- Latest Rapid Release version October 26, 2010 revision 023
- Initial Daily Certified version May 5, 2003
- Latest Daily Certified version October 26, 2010 revision 024
- Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 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: Heather Shannon
