Discovered: March 4, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:33:58 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Win32.SdBot.gen [Kasp, W32/Sdbot.worm.gen [McAfee], W32/Sdbot-Fam [Sophos], BKDR_SDBOT.LG [Trend Micro]
Type: Worm
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Sdbot.AP is a worm with back door capabilities that gives an attacker remote access to the compromised computer via IRC channels.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version March 4, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version March 4, 2005
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Initial Daily Certified version March 4, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version March 4, 2005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date March 6, 2005
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung
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