Backdoor.IRC.Ratsou.B

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: May 20, 2003

Updated: February 13, 2007 12:01:25 PM

Also Known As: Trojan.BAT.Passer.a [Kaspersky, IRC/Flood.bat [McAfee], BAT_RATSOU.B [Trend], W32/IRCFLood -G [Sophos]

Type: Trojan Horse

Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP

Backdoor.IRC.Ratsou.B is a Backdoor Trojan Horse that gives its creator full control over your computer. The Trojan may be downloaded by Trojan.Downloader.Aphe from the Web site, http:/ /amateur.freegayspace.com.

Protection

Initial Rapid Release version May 21, 2003
Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
Initial Daily Certified version May 21, 2003
Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
Initial Weekly Certified release date May 21, 2003

Click here for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.

Threat Assessment

Wild

Wild Level: Low
Number of Infections: 50 - 999
Number of Sites: More than 10
Geographical Distribution: Low
Threat Containment: Easy
Removal: Moderate

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Douglas Knowles

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