Backdoor.Dsklite

Backdoor.Dsklite is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that gives the author of the Trojan full access to an infected computer. By default, this Trojan listens on port 890.

When Backdoor.Dsklite is executed for the first time, it displays a fake message, with the title "Error." Refer to the illustration in the Technical Details section for a representation of this message.

Backdoor.Dsklite is written in Microsoft Visual Basic (VB). The VB run-time libraries are required to execute Backdoor.Dsklite.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 1, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 1, 2009 revision 052
• Initial Daily Certified version July 1, 2003 revision 036
• Latest Daily Certified version November 2, 2009 revision 003
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 2, 2003

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low