Backdoor.BladeRunner

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: March 23, 2000
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:49:05 AM
Type:: Trojan Horse

Backdoor.BladeRunner allows a hacker to remotely control an infected computer.

Possible system changes
If the Trojan has been executed and a hacker has executed files on your computer, it may be difficult to determine exactly what has been done, even after the Trojan has been removed. If you are familiar with your operating system and how to use system repair or system checking tools, we suggest that you fully check the system for any of these modifications and revert them. Otherwise, consider reinstalling the operating system.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version January 21, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version October 10, 2010 revision 048
Initial Daily Certified version January 21, 2002
Latest Daily Certified version October 11, 2010 revision 002
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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Andre Post

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