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Backdoor.Futro

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: October 27, 2004
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:29:08 PM
Also Known As: Backdoor.Delf.mz [Kaspersky]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Backdoor.Futro is a typical backdoor server program. Presence of the file Isass.exe (not to be confused with Lsass.exe) is an indication of a possible infection.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 1, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version June 1, 2009 revision 050
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 27, 2004

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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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