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Backdoor/RAT/Dagger.131

Alias: Backdoor.Dagger.131, security risk or a "backdoor" program, BackDoor-MJ, Bck/Dagger.1.31b, Dagger 1.31b, Backdoor/Dagger.131!Server

Description: This RAT was written in Visual C++ and Compressed with ASPack. The author is a hacke called Iczer. Several variants appeared from October, 2000 to March, 2001. The purpose of this virus is gaining the intruder unlimited remote control over the infected system. You may find this pest in the internet under such names as Dagger 1.31b or Dagger 1.40. It infects Windows 95/98.

Threat type:

Backdoor - A Backdoor is an undocumented or secret means that can be used to obtain unauthorized access to your computer, or a malicious program that uses such a means to penetrate a computer system. Backdoor applications exploit vulnerabilities of installed programs or operating system and allow attackers to gain control over your computer system. Backdoor works in the background and hides from the user. It is always a high security risk.

RAT - Remote Administration Tool (RAT) is a software application which provides an attacker with the capability to control your computer system remotely whenever you are online. The attacker can perform operations such as programs and/or files adding/deleting, files transfers, capturing screenshot, etc. Attacker may use captured computer for different personal needs such as to send malicious attacks.

Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer and / or to protect your privacy.

Detection:
SpyNoMore removes Backdoor/RAT/Dagger.131: Yes

Threat risk: High Risk

Very dangerous malware. Can log user's keyboard activity and take snapshots of the user's screen. Uses stealth installation and removal is very difficult. Category includes spyware programs, adware programs and trojans.

Symptoms:

Backdoor/RAT/Dagger.131 Signature Details: The following information includes some of the standard signatures associated with this spyware threat. Please do not attempt to manually remove these items from your computer; Removing these items incorrectly or partially can cause your computer to experience critical errors, prevent your computer from restarting or cause loss of Internet connectivity. Should you be infected with Backdoor/RAT/Dagger.131, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\system\vscan.exe

Registered Dll (Dynamic Link Library) Signatures:
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Folder Signatures:
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Registry Signatures:
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SpyNoMore Collected Residual File Signatures:
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