Backdoor.Sdbot.P

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 19, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:05:15 PM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.SdBot.gen [KAV], W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee]
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Sdbot.P is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that is a variant of Backdoor.Sdbot. It allows the Trojan's creator to use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to gain access to an infected computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 20, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
Initial Daily Certified version August 20, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 20, 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: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Scott Gettis

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