Backdoor.Ptakks.B

Backdoor.Ptakks.B is a backdoor Trojan that gives an attacker unauthorized access to an infected computer. By default it opens port 8012 on the compromised computer. Backdoor.Ptakks.B is a Visual C++ application, packed with UPX v0.76.1-1.22.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 3, 2002
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version September 3, 2002
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 4, 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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low