Backdoor.Powerspider

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: May 21, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:03:26 PM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.Powerspider.310 [Kasp, BackDoor-AKM [McAfee]
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

The Backdoor.Powerspider Trojan is an MFC application that is packed with PECompact. It gives its creator unauthorized access to your computer.

Backdoor.Powerspider Trojan attempts to disable some antivirus, firewall, and system-monitoring programs by terminating processes. This Trojan also steals information and sends email messages to the Trojan's creator.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 22, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version May 17, 2012 revision 037
Initial Daily Certified version May 22, 2003 revision 036
Latest Daily Certified version May 18, 2012 revision 006
Initial Weekly Certified release date May 22, 2003

Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi

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