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Backdoor.Assasin

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 3, 2002
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:39:30 AM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Assasin.10, Backdoor.Assasin.11 [AVP], BKDR_SANISI.A [Trend]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


The Backdoor.Assasin Trojan Horse allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. This Trojan Horse also attempts to terminate the processes of many executables, including various firewall and antivirus programs.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 3, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 3, 2002 revision 036
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 20, 2009 revision 040
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 3, 2002

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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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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