Backdoor.Private

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Printer Friendly Page|Rate this page

Discovered:: May 27, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:01:42 PM
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Private is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that allows unauthorized access to a compromised system. It allows the intruder access to files and machine functions. The Trojan also causes machine instability and possible system crashes.

The Trojan is written in the Delphi programming language and is packed. Communication to the intruder is done via the ICQ and mIRC channels. The Trojan uses port 666, by default.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 28, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version May 28, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date May 28, 2003

Click 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: Maryl Magee

Technical Details

Search Threats

Search by name

Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm

Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16