Discovered: December 26, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:15:31 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Portless is a backdoor Trojan horse that allows unauthorized access to your computer.
This Trojan is intended as proof-of-concept for "portless" hacking.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version December 29, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version July 1, 2009 revision 050
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Initial Daily Certified version December 29, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version July 1, 2009 revision 048
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Initial Weekly Certified release date December 31, 2003
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Moderate
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Maryl Magee