Backdoor.Yat

Discovered:
June 4, 2002
Updated:
February 13, 2007 11:53:03 AM
Also Known As:
Backdoor-BQ, Bedienks, Charge
Type:
Trojan Horse

Backdoor.Yat is a remote access Trojan which is designed to allow manipulation of an infected computer using a TCP port connection and a client-control program.



The name "Yat" is a reference to a name given by the author, "Yet Another Trojan." It was originally hosted on a domain in Germany.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version June 5, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version June 5, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date June 5, 2002
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Writeup By: Patrick Nolan

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