Backdoor.IRC.Critical

Backdoor.ICR.Critical is a backdoor Trojan horse that allows unauthorized access to a compromized system. It allows a hacker to control your computer using Internet Relay Chat (IRC).

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version September 18, 2001
• Latest Rapid Release version September 18, 2001
• Initial Daily Certified version September 18, 2001
• Latest Daily Certified version January 15, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Weekly Certified release date September 18, 2001

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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: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Low

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low