Backdoor.Homutex

Backdoor.Homutex is a Trojan horse with back door capabilities that allows a remote attacker to have unauthorized access to the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version July 15, 2005
• Latest Rapid Release version July 31, 2007 revision 050
• Initial Daily Certified version July 15, 2005
• Latest Daily Certified version January 25, 2008 revision 004
• Initial Weekly Certified release date July 15, 2005

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low