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Discovered:
- November 29, 2005
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 12:49:20 PM
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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.Nuclear is a back door Trojan that gives an attacker full control over the compromised computer. It is created and configured using a builder program.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version November 30, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version May 21, 2013 revision 003
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Initial Daily Certified version November 30, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version May 21, 2013 revision 020
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Initial Weekly Certified release date November 30, 2005
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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: Moderate
Writeup By: Rodney Andres