Backdoor.Kaitex

Backdoor.Kaitex is a backdoor Trojan that connects to an IRC server using port 6667. It then waits for commands.

Definitions dated prior to 8/16/2001 will detect this as Backdoor.Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 16, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version June 21, 2008 revision 020
• Initial Daily Certified version August 16, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version June 21, 2008 revision 021
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low