Backdoor.Rtkit

Backdoor.Rtkit is a Backdoor Trojan Horse component that hides processes and files. This type of Trojan is commonly referred to as a rootkit.

In addition to the rootkit functionality, Backdoor.Rtkit also provides remote access to a compromised system.

Note: This signature was updated in definitions dated September 2, 2003 to account for newly discovered samples related to W32.HLLW.Raleka.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 28, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 1, 2009 revision 050
• Initial Daily Certified version May 28, 2003 revision 036
• Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 28, 2003

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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