Backdoor.Thunker

Backdoor.Thunker is a Trojan Horse that runs as a proxy server. It randomly opens ports allowing unauthorized access to an infected machine.

Note: Definitions dated prior to September 25, 2003 may detect this threat as Proxy.Thunker.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 22, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
• Initial Daily Certified version September 22, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version June 19, 2009 revision 051
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 24, 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: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low