Backdoor.Berbew.S

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: June 28, 2005
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:41:32 PM
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Backdoor.Berbew.S is a Trojan that steals passwords and opens a back door allowing a remote attacker unauthorized access to the compromised computer. The Trojan also attempts to lower security settings in Internet Explorer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version June 29, 2005
Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
Initial Daily Certified version June 29, 2005
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
Initial Weekly Certified release date June 29, 2005

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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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Elia Florio

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