Backdoor.Ontarg

Discovered:
October 21, 2003
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:12:27 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Ontarg is a remote access Trojan Horse that consists of server and client components. The server component resides on a host computer; a hacker or a group of hackers uses the client component to manipulate the host computer.

Backdoor.Ontarg is written in Visual Basic.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 22, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 22, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 22, 2003
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Writeup By: Scott Gettis

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