Backdoor.IRC.Flood

Backdoor.IRC.Flood is a backdoor Trojan. It installs an mIRC client that has backdoor capabilities; this gives the hacker unlimited access to the computer.



After successful removal of Backdoor.IRC.Flood, it is suggested that users reinstall their original mIRC software.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version June 22, 2009 revision 066
• Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2001 revision 002
• Latest Daily Certified version June 22, 2009 revision 049
• 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: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low