Backdoor.Laphex

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 27, 2002
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:59:41 AM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.Institon.11 [AVP]
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Laphex is a backdoor server (Trojan) that allows unauthorized access to the infected computer. Depending on the default settings inside the Trojan, it can open any port on the compromised computer.

Backdoor.Robi is just one instance of this generic Trojan family.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2002
Latest Rapid Release version March 3, 2012 revision 005
Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2002 revision 002
Latest Daily Certified version March 4, 2012 revision 006
Initial Weekly Certified release date August 28, 2002

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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: Jari Kytojoki

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