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Hacktool

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: August 17, 2001
Updated: February 9, 2007 9:24:21 AM
Type: Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000

Hacktools are programs that are used by hackers for various purposes.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version August 17, 2001
  • Latest Rapid Release version May 16, 2008 revision 032
  • Initial Daily Certified version August 17, 2001 revision 003
  • Latest Daily Certified version May 16, 2008 revision 035
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date August 22, 2001

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

Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
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