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Discovered:
- January 26, 2000
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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:45:28 AM
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Also Known As:
- IRC-Worm.Snob [KAV], IRC/Snob [RAV], TROJ_SNOB [Trend], W32/Lepha.worm [McAfee]
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Type:
- Worm
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP
Snob.IRCworm is a worm that uses mIRC to spread itself. It has basic backdoor capabilities.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version January 31, 2000
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Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
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Initial Daily Certified version January 31, 2000
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Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
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Initial Weekly Certified release date January 31, 2000
Click for a more detailed description of Rapid Release and Daily Certified virus definitions.
Threat Assessment
Wild
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Wild Level: Low
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Number of Infections: 0 - 49
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Number of Sites: 0 - 2
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Geographical Distribution: Low
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Threat Containment: Easy
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Removal: Easy
Distribution
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Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
