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.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 28, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version October 14, 2009 revision 049
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 28, 2002 revision 002
  • Latest Daily Certified version October 15, 2009 revision 003
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 28, 2002

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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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