Backdoor.Sdbot.S

Backdoor.Sdbot.S is a variant of Backdoor.Sdbot. This Backdoor Trojan horse allows an attacker to use Internet Relay Chat (IRC) to gain access to an infected computer. The existence of the file ntspcv.exe is an indication of a possible infection

The Trojan is packed with ExeStealth and ASPack.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 8, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version January 8, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date January 14, 2004

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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