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Backdoor

Threat LevelLow threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread

At a glance

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
StatisticsNo

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.

Tech details

Effects

Backdoor opens a communication channel in the affected computer in order to allow a hacker to access the system.

Means of transmission

Backdoor does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs the attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, e-mail messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc

Solution

See solution