Backdoor

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Backdoor
Threat Level Damage Distribution


Common name:	Backdoor
Technical name:	Trj/BackDoor
Threat level:	Low
Type:	Trojan
Effects:	It opens a communication channel in order to allow a hacker to access the affected computer.
Detection updated on:	Jan. 11, 1998
Statistics	No

Brief Description

Backdoor is not an specific backdoor type Trojan, but a generic detection that covers several Trojans of this type.

In addition, Backdoor opens a communication channel in the computer in order to allow a hacker to access the system.

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