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Backdoor.NetCrack.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
April 13, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:21:19 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Backdoor.NetCrack.B is a Backdoor Trojan horse that gives an attacker unauthorized access to an infected computer. It can be programmed to perform different actions. Depending on how it was programmed, the Trojan may use different .dll files.

This Trojan horse is created using the NetCrack Trojan creator. Refer to the Technical Description section for a picture of the NetCrack program interface.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 13, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 13, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 14, 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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Paul Mangan

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