Discovered: April 30, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:00:40 PM
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Backdoor.Kaitex.D is a Backdoor Trojan that uses a randomly changed TCP port to connect to the IRC servers of the hacker choice. This Trojan allows the hacker to remotely control the infected computer.
Protection
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Initial Rapid Release version May 1, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version May 1, 2003
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Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
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Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2003
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Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Damage
Distribution
Writeup By: Douglas Knowles