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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

Hijack

 
Threat LevelModerate threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread

At a glance

Common name:Hijack
Technical name:Linux/Hijack
Threat level:Low
Type:Trojan
Effects:   It allows to get into the affected computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

Linux

First detected on:Feb. 18, 2003
Detection updated on:Feb. 18, 2003
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

Hijack is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions: screenlogging, stealing personal data, etc.

 

Hijack does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

 

Tech details

Effects

Hijack allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous actions in affected computers, such as capturing screenshots, stealing personal data, etc.

 

Means of transmission 


Hijack does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs the attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.

Further Details  

Hijack has the following additional characteristics:

  • It is 165 bytes in size.

Solution

See solution

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