Hijack - How to remove Hijack

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Hijack
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Common name:	Hijack
Technical name:	Linux/Hijack
Threat level:	Low
Type:	Trojan
Effects:	It allows to get into the affected computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:	Linux
First detected on:	Feb. 18, 2003
Detection updated on:	Feb. 18, 2003
Statistics	No

Brief Description

Hijack is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

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