Trojan.OptixKiller

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: July 26, 2003
Updated:: February 13, 2007 12:02:03 PM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.Optix, OptixKiller [McAfee], Trojan.Win32.OptixKill.30 [KAV
Type:: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Trojan.OptixKiller is a Trojan Horse that attempts to terminate security software processes, such as antivirus programs and desktop firewall applications. This program is often distributed in conjunction with other malicious programs, like Backdoor.Optix.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version July 28, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version July 28, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date July 30, 2003

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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: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Eric Chien

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