Discovered: January 12, 2005
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:31:49 PM
Also Known As: TrojanProxy.Win32.Ranky.gen [K
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Ranky.Q is a back door program that allows a compromised computer to be used as a covert proxy.
Protection
-
Initial Rapid Release version January 12, 2005
-
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2008 revision 035
-
Initial Daily Certified version January 12, 2005
-
Latest Daily Certified version March 3, 2008 revision 037
-
Initial Weekly Certified release date January 12, 2005
Click 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
Distribution
Writeup By: Ka Chun Leung
Technorati
Digg
Delicious
Reddit
StumbleUpon
Yahoo Buzz
Twitter
Facebook
Newsvine
