Backdoor.Kika.A

Backdoor.Kika.A is a backdoor program that allows unauthorized remote access to a compromised system. It attempts to steal system and user information.

Due to bugs in the code, some functions of this threat may not operate as intended, and the system may crash.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 14, 2004
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version July 14, 2004
• Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 14, 2004

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low