Backdoor.Autoupder

Backdoor.Autoupder is a backdoor program that can be used as a distribution mechanism by worms or other malicious programs.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to April 23, 2002 may detect this as Backdoor.Trojan or Downloader.Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version April 23, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version April 23, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date April 23, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Medium
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low