Backdoor.G_Door

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
August 28, 2001
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:50:23 AM
Also Known As:
Backdoor.G_Door.c
Type:
Trojan Horse

Once activated, this backdoor Trojan inserts itself into the system so that it runs when Window starts, hooks the text-file viewing functionality, and gives the attacker unrestricted remote control over the system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 31, 2012 revision 004
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2001
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 31, 2012 revision 009
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending
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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
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson

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