TELNET_Attempt

 

Code: p320

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated when an attacker attempts to connect to a Telnet server using the phrase "backdoor".

Impact: Possible theft of data and control of the targeted machine leading to a compromise of all resources the machine is connected to.

Corrective: Disallow Telnet access from external sources. Use SSH as opposed to Telnet for access from external locations Delete the Trojan and kill any associated processes.