- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:59:22 AM
- Type:
- Trojan Horse
Backdoor.Rat.Client is a client program which allows access to Backdoor.Rat.
When Backdoor.Rat is installed on a Microsoft Windows system, this backdoor Trojan horse program lets others gain full access to the system through a network connection. Backdoor.Rat is divided into 2 parts: a client and a server. Both applications are capable of running under Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0. The client application running on one computer might be used to monitor and control a second computer running the server application.
The port number through which the client controls the server is configurable. However, as long as the port is blocked by a firewall, this Trojan horse cannot infiltrate the server. It does not matter whether the TCP or UDP protocol is implemented. There have not been any reports of this program breaking through a firewall.
Antivirus Protection Dates
- Initial Rapid Release version June 25, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
- Initial Daily Certified version June 25, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
- Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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: High
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles



