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Discovered:
- August 25, 2010
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Updated:
- August 15, 2012 10:16:41 AM
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Also Known As:
- TROJ_TDSS.KAX [Trend]
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Type:
- Trojan
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Backdoor.Tidserv.L is a Trojan horse that displays advertisements, redirects user search results, and opens a back door on the compromised computer.
For more information, please see the following resources:
Backdoor.TidservAntivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 25, 2010 revision 019
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Latest Rapid Release version May 18, 2013 revision 022
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Initial Daily Certified version August 25, 2010 revision 024
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Latest Daily Certified version May 19, 2013 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 25, 2010
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: Easy
Damage
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Damage Level: Medium
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Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
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Modifies Files: Overwrites the Master Boot Record with infected copy.
Writeup By: Piotr Krysiuk
