IRC.Bitmap.Worm

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered:: August 29, 2001
Updated:: February 13, 2007 11:55:42 AM
Also Known As:: IRC.Bmp
Type:: Worm

This worm is disguised as a small bitmap file and it does contain a small graphic, which suggests that you rename the file to a .com file extension. If the file is renamed to a .com extension and executed, it will modify the mIRC configuration file so that it sends itself to others.

Antivirus Protection Dates

Initial Rapid Release version August 29, 2001
Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
Initial Daily Certified version August 29, 2001
Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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: Patrick Nolan

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