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BKDR_AGENT.ZYG
Overview

Malware type: Backdoor

Aliases: Backdoor.Trojan (Symantec), BDS/Agent.bze (Avira),

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

Low

Description: 

This backdoor is downloaded from remote sites or dropped by other malware.

It opens random ports where it listens for remote commands. The said routine provides the remote user virtual control over the affected system, thus compromising system security.

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Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Dec. 13, 2007 10:45:56 PM GMT -0800

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