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Backdoor.Pioneer

Discovered:
April 3, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:45:25 AM
Also Known As:
BackDoor-AAK, BKDR_PIONEER.A, W32/Pioneer
Type:
Trojan Horse

Backdoor.Pioneer is a Trojan that allows a hacker to have remote access to Windows 95/98/Me-based computers. It may appear to be a self-extracting zip file; however, it is not.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version April 4, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 27, 2009 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version April 4, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 28, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date April 10, 2002
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Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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