Trojan.MircAbuser

Risk Level 1: Very Low

Printer Friendly Page|Rate this page

Discovered:: February 12, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:35:05 AM
Type:: Trojan Horse

Trojan.MircAbuser.dr pretends to install a useful tool. However, this file installs Mirc32 on the computer and creates hidden files that allow a hacker to access the affected computer and use it for a Denial of Service attack. These hidden files are detected as Trojan.MircAbuser.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version February 12, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version November 13, 2009 revision 034
Initial Daily Certified version February 12, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version November 13, 2009 revision 033
Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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

Threat Assessment

Wild

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

Damage

Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

Distribution Level: Low

Writeup By: Andre Post

Technical Details

Search Threats

Search by name

Example: W32.Beagle.AG@mm

Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 16