Backdoor.Rtkit.B

Backdoor.Rtkit.B is a backdoor server program that allows a remote attacker to perform various actions on an infected computer. This backdoor attempts to mask its presence by hiding files, processes, and registry entries.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 6, 2004

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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