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

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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: Low

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Candid Wueest

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