Discovered: June 5, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:54:34 PM
Also Known As: Trojan.Win32.Abced [KAV], BackDoor-AKM [McAfee], PWSteal.ABCHlp
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Infostealer.ABCHlp is a password-stealing, Backdoor Trojan Horse. The program attempts to send password information from a compromised computer to an address in China. By default it makes use of ports 1025 and 1027.
NOTE : Definitions prior to May 10, 2006 may detect this threat as PWSteal.ABCHlp
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version June 5, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version June 5, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date June 5, 2003
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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
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Maryl Magee