IRC.Whacked.Worm

IRC.Whacked.Worm uses IRC to spread. Infected systems can be monitored and manipulated to launch any file without your permission.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version June 13, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version June 13, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version June 13, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version June 17, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 0 - 49
• Number of Sites: 0 - 2
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Easy

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Medium