Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/BackConstructor.15

Alias: Backdoor.Nmare, Win32/BackConstructor.15 trojan, BackDoor-AG, Back Construction 1.2, Backdoor.BackConstructor.15, Win32.BackConstructor

Description: All viruses of this type were designed to steal information. This particular Remote Administration Tool has a "downloader" function included. It can retrieve and install additional files from the victim's PC. The author is a hacker called P23h. To infiltrate the system, a "server" program is being placed in the victim's PC via the e-mail or the File and Print Sharing. The attacker can later connect to the infected machine via a "client" on his computer. New functions were added to this version. It uses "trojan" and "backdoor" abilities to infiltrate the system and stay there unnoticed. Warning: Back Construction 1.2 has a "virus creation tool" ability, allowing it to spawn hundreds of functioning viruses. Such viruses are often unnoticed by current scanners. The date of origin is June 1999.

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.

Hacker Tool - A Hacker Tool is any software application that performs a wide range of hacking related tasks without user's permission. Activities include: disabling a user's anti-virus software or personal firewalls, gaining access to sensitive data, removing copy protection and modifying system settings.

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.

Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly normally via malware programs, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs.

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 Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/BackConstructor.15: 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:

Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/BackConstructor.15 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 Trojan/Backdoor/RAT/BackConstructor.15, you can clean your computer by downloading SpyNoMore now.

Running Process Signatures:
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File Signatures:
%WINDOWS%\cmctl32.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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