Summary
The CiaDoor backdoor is a family of backdoors generated by the C.I.A development kit. The backdoor is written in Visual Basic and compiled as p-code. It can be additionally packed with executable packers such as UPX.
The development kit allows to customize the capabilities of the server part (listening port, password, services, etc.). This method was first introduced by the Back Orifice 2000 backdoor and it allows much more flexibility to backdoors.
Removal
To manually disinfect CiaDoor backdoor, it's enough to delete the backdoor main file from the Windows directory. The file is hidden and locked, so it cannot be directly deleted and it is not visible with the normal Windows tools. Disinfection can be done by deleting all relevant registry keys (see the Details below) and rebooting the computer or by manually renaming the file and rebooting. After the system restart the backdoor main file can be deleted.
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
- Check for the latest database updatesFirst, check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
- Submit a sampleAfter checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
- Exclude a file from further scanningIf you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
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