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Backdoor.OptixDDoS

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: April 4, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:21 AM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows XP


Backdoor.OptixDDoS is a Backdoor Trojan that gives a hacker access to your computer. The Trojan performs as an agent of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack.

Backdoor.OptixDDoS is a Delphi application and is packed with PECompact.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 4, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version April 4, 2003
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 4, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version April 4, 2003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 9, 2003

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: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Kaoru Hayashi
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