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Backdoor.Ranky.X is a back door Trojan horse that allows the compromised computer to be used as a covert proxy. The threat is downloaded by the W32.Wargbot worm.
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August 15, 2006 (Press Release) -- Discovered: August 14, 2006
Updated: August 14, 2006 01:25:31 PM PDT
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP


Backdoor.Ranky.X is a back door Trojan horse that allows the compromised computer to be used as a covert proxy. The threat is downloaded by the W32.Wargbot worm. The threat opens a back door on a randomly chosen TCP port.

ProtectionVirus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Daily) August 15, 2006
Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Weekly) August 16, 2006
Virus Definitions (Intelligent Updater) August 15, 2006
Virus Definitions (LiveUpdate™ Plus) August 15, 2006
Threat AssesmentWildWild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 0 - 49
Number of Sites: 0 - 2
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Moderate
DamageDamage Level: Medium
Payload: Opens a back door on a randomly chosen TCP port.
DistributionDistribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Aidan Jennings


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