Backdoor.IRC.Flood

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 3, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:57:55 AM
Also Known As:: Backdoor.IRC.Flood.i, Backdoor.IRC.Flood.f
Type:: Trojan Horse

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.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 3, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version May 11, 2012 revision 009
Initial Daily Certified version August 3, 2001 revision 002
Latest Daily Certified version May 11, 2012 revision 008
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

Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson

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