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Discovered:
- July 16, 2003
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:03:53 PM
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Also Known As:
- Troj/Webber-A [Sophos], BackDoor-AXJ [McAfee], TrojanProxy.Win32.Webber.10 [K, Win32.Webber [Computer Associa, BKDR_WEBBER.A [Trend]
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Type:
- Trojan Horse
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Berbew is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that is downloaded from the Internet by Trojan.Download.Berbew. The Backdoor Trojan steals passwords and delivers them in the form of URL requests to the Web site of the Trojan's creator. Port numbers 7714 and 8546 may be opened for listening (the port numbers may vary).
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version July 16, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version September 29, 2012 revision 007
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Initial Daily Certified version July 16, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version September 29, 2012 revision 018
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Initial Weekly Certified release date July 16, 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: 3 - 9
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Writeup By: Sergei Shevchenko
