Backdoor.Peeper

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
September 19, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:07:40 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Peeper is a Trojan horse that allows its creator to control an infected computer. By default, it listens on TCP port 5180.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version September 19, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 30, 2012 revision 022
  • Initial Daily Certified version September 19, 2003 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 30, 2012 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley

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