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Backdoor.Akak



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2004-09-02

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Backdoor.Akak is a backdoor server that also creates a SOCKS proxy on the compromised system. Reports indicate that Web sites exploiting the Microsoft Internet Explorer Drag And Drop File Installation Vulnerability may install it.

Find more information at Symantec.com.



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Low: Considered to be of low concern. Update all software and virus definitions. Don't consider it a direct threat

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