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Backdoor.Rtkit.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:
October 1, 2004
Updated:
February 13, 2007 12:28:00 PM
Type:
Trojan Horse
Systems Affected:
Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.Rtkit.B is a backdoor server program that allows a remote attacker to perform various actions on an infected computer. This backdoor attempts to mask its presence by hiding files, processes, and registry entries.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version October 1, 2004
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version October 1, 2004
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date October 6, 2004
Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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: Low

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Candid Wueest
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