Backdoor.Zincite.A

Backdoor.Zincite.A is a backdoor server program that allows unauthorized remote access to a compromised computer. It runs on TCP port 1034.

W32.Mydoom.M@mm and W32.Mydoom.CI@mm drops this Trojan.

Note: LiveUpdate virus definitions version 60726az (extended version 7/26/2004 rev. 52) or later are required to detect this threat.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 26, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version July 26, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 26, 2004

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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