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Backdoor.Nuclear

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: 29 November 2005
Updated: 13 February 2007 12:49:20 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Backdoor.Nuclear is a back door Trojan that gives an attacker full control over the compromised computer. It is created and configured using a builder program.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version 30 November 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version 22 November 2009 revision 036
  • Initial Daily Certified version 30 November 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version 23 November 2009 revision 005
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date 30 November 2005

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Rodney Andres
Symantec Client Security