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Linux.Backdoor.Kaiten

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: February 14, 2006
Updated: February 15, 2006 10:21:26 AM
Systems Affected: Linux

Linux.Backdoor.Kaiten is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 14, 2006
  • Latest Rapid Release version March 1, 2010 revision 049
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 14, 2006
  • Latest Daily Certified version March 1, 2010 revision 054
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 15, 2006

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Writeup By: Elia Forio
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