Backdoor.Kutex

Backdoor.Kutex is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that gives its creator access and complete control over a compromised system.

The Trojan is written in the Delphi programming language and has the same icon as Microsoft Messenger:

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version October 27, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version July 19, 2008 revision 019
• Initial Daily Certified version October 27, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version July 19, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Weekly Certified release date October 29, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

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