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Ceckno.J

 
Threat LevelLow threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Ceckno.J
Technical name:Bck/Ceckno.J
Threat level:Medium
Type:Backdoor
Effects:  

It opens a port and remains listening and waiting for remote control instructions, such as downloading or deleting files from the affected computer. It does not spread automatically by its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:May 11, 2008
Detection updated on:May 11, 2008
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

Ceckno.J is a backdoor that consists of two components, one of them is a downloader and downloads the backdoor itself.

This backdoor opens another port and remains listening and waiting for remote control instructions, such as downloading or deleting files from the affected computer.

Ceckno.J does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer.

Visible Symptoms 

    

Ceckno.J is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.

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