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Discovered:
- August 26, 2003
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:05:54 PM
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Also Known As:
- TrojanProxy.Win32.Ranck [Kaspe, Proxy-FBSR [McAfee], BKDR_RANKK.A [Trend]
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Type:
- Trojan Horse
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Backdoor.Ranky is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer and allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized actions.
Note: Virus definitions dated prior to November 1, 2003 may detect this Trojan as Backdoor.Ranck.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2003
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Latest Rapid Release version May 19, 2013 revision 024
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Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2003 revision 004
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Latest Daily Certified version May 20, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Weekly Certified release date August 27, 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
Writeup By: Scott Gettis
