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Backdoor.Latinus

Risk Level 2: Low

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Discovered: June 7, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:54:40 AM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Trojan
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.Latinus allows a hacker to remotely control an infected computer. There are numerous versions of this Trojan.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to June 10, 2002, may detect this threat as Backdoor.Trojan.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 8, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 8, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 19, 2009 revision 051
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 8, 2002

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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 3 - 9
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Yana Liu
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