Threat Information for "BackDoor.Jink"

Removal Top

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Summary Top
  • Name: BackDoor.Jink
  • Aliases:
  • Date Discovered: 2006-10-23
  • Protection Added: 2006-11-02
Description Top 
-- Ease of Removal

1: Consistent file contents
2: File names uniquely generated
3: Creates new unique registry entries
4: Uses running processes

-- Privacy Risks/Security Changes

1: Opens backdoors

-- Damage/Intrusion/Annoyance

1: Significantly slows down the computer
2: Creates new files

-- Propagation/Saturation

1: Infects from a link in an email
2: Infects from an email attachment
3: Installed by other infections
Technical Details Top
  • Added Registry Key:
    Key: HKCU\%CURRENTVERSIONREG%\Explorer\HideMyComputerIcons