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Backdoor.CamKing

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: May 6, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:01:02 PM
Also Known As: Trojan.Win32.Camking (AVP)
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.CamKing allows the author of this Trojan Horse to activate your computer's Web cam.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version May 7, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version May 7, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2003

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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

Writeup By: Maryl Magee
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