Malware type: Backdoor

Aliases: Backdoor.Win32.Optix.Pro.10 (Kaspersky), Backdoor.OptixPro.13 (Symantec), BDS/Optix.Gen (Avira), Troj/OptixPr-12 (Sophos),

In the wild: No

Destructive: Yes

Language: English

Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000 and XP

Encrypted: No

Description: 

This backdoor malware has a server program that infects target systems and a client program that is used to access and manipulate the infected system. It also has a server editor program that enables a an attacker to modify server settings.

Upon execution, it displays an error message that varies, depending on the configurations that was set by the malicious user. An example is shown below:

This malware compromises network security by allowing malicious users to connect to a port and gain unauthorized access to a remote system. The malicious user can do the following to the compromised system:

• Switch the monitor on and off
• Open or close the CD-ROM drive
• Play media files
• Print text
• Change desktop wallpaper
• Hide icons, buttons, the system tray, and the taskbar
• Install an FTP server
• Download and execute files

It runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.

For additional information about this threat, see:
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Description created: Oct. 10, 2002 6:56:50 PM GMT -0800
Description updated: Mar. 29, 2005 9:54:55 PM GMT -0800

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