Master`s Paradise98 backdoor for Windows
| backdoor-master-paradise (4146) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Master's Paradise98 backdoor is one of many backdoor programs that attackers can use to access your computer system without your knowledge or consent. With the Master's Paradise98 backdoor, an attacker can do the following:
- access your files and system registry
- manipulate the appearance of your desktop
- obtain your RAS (Remote Access Server) password (Windows NT only)
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
The Master's Paradise backdoor can be very difficult to remove manually, because the executable is difficult to locate and identify on your system. Refer to the steps below for using an antivirus program to remove the backdoor.
To use an antivirus program to remove the Master's Paradise backdoor:
- If you do not have an antivirus program installed, download and install one of these virus scanners:
- Norton AntiVirus: http://www.symantec.com/nav/indexA.html
- McAfee VirusScan: http://software.mcafee.com/centers/download/
- Trend Micro PC-Cillin: http://www.antivirus.com/pc-cillin/products/
- Run the antivirus program to scan your system for this backdoor. The virus scanner should find and remove the Master's Paradise backdoor from your computer.
References:
- Big Chicken Computer Security Web site: Masters Paradise.
- Threats to your Security on the Internet: The Basics of Master's Paradise.
- CVE-1999-0660: A hacker utility, back door, or Trojan Horse is installed on a system, e.g. NetBus, Back Orifice, Rootkit, etc.
Platforms Affected:
- Microsoft Windows 95
- Microsoft Windows 98
- Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Reported:
Not available
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