Backdoor.Sumtax

Backdoor.Sumtax is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that consists of several different utilities. Together they provide functionality to an attacker who is commonly associated with backdoors.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 1, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version August 1, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 1, 2003

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Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low