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Hacktool.Flooder

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 20, 2007
Updated:
February 20, 2007 2:18:59 AM
Type:
Trojan
Systems Affected:
Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows 2000
Hacktool.Flooder is a program that is used by attackers for various purposes.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 11, 2002
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 14, 2012 revision 033
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 11, 2002
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 14, 2012 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 16, 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
  • Payload: May be used to redirect network traffic.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low

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