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- Discovered:
- January 28, 2005
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:32:39 PM
- Type:
- Worm
- Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Sdbot.AN is a worm with back door capabilities that gives an attacker remote access to the compromised computer via IRC channels.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version January 28, 2005
- Latest Rapid Release version August 21, 2007 revision 019
- Initial Daily Certified version January 28, 2005
- Latest Daily Certified version August 22, 2007 revision 003
- Initial Weekly Certified release date February 2, 2005
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: Medium
Writeup By: Fergal Ladley
