Backdoor.Muie

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: May 5, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:53:20 AM
Type:: Trojan Horse

Backdoor.Muie is a Trojan horse, similar to Netbus or Back Orifice. It enables unauthorized people to access your computer over the Internet without your knowledge.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version May 5, 2000
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version May 5, 2000
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Medium
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: High
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Easy

Damage

Damage Level: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: George Koris

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