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- Discovered:
- January 28, 2004
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:16:51 PM
- Also Known As:
- Backdoor.Aphexdoor.10 [Kaspers, BackDoor-AIX [McAfee], BKDR_APHEXDOOR.A [Trend], Win32.MicroBot.10 [Computer As
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Aphexdoor is backdoor Trojan horse that uses the IRC channels to control a victim's computer.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 28, 2004
- Latest Rapid Release version May 9, 2011 revision 021
- Initial Daily Certified version January 28, 2004
- Latest Daily Certified version May 9, 2011 revision 019
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 28, 2004
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
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: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
