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Linux.SSHKit

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Discovered:
February 22, 2013
Updated:
February 22, 2013 11:04:19 PM
Type:
Trojan
Infection Length:
28,352 bytes
Systems Affected:
Linux
Linux.SSHKit is a Trojan horse that steals user credentials and authentication keys. It may also open a back door on the compromised computer.

Antivirus Protection Dates

  • Initial Rapid Release version February 22, 2013 revision 018
  • Latest Rapid Release version February 22, 2013 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version February 22, 2013 revision 024
  • Latest Daily Certified version February 22, 2013 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date February 27, 2013
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Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 - 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 - 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium
  • Payload: Opens a back door on the compromised computer.
  • Releases Confidential Info: Steals user credentials and authentication keys.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Low
Writeup By: Cathal Mullaney
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