Backdoor.Ranky

Backdoor.Ranky is a Trojan horse that opens a back door on the compromised computer and allows a remote attacker to perform unauthorized actions.

Note: Virus definitions dated prior to November 1, 2003 may detect this Trojan as Backdoor.Ranck.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 27, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 27, 2008 revision 032
• Initial Daily Certified version August 27, 2003 revision 004
• Latest Daily Certified version November 27, 2008 revision 025
• Initial Weekly Certified release date August 27, 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