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- Discovered:
- January 26, 2000
- Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:45:28 AM
- Also Known As:
- IRC-Worm.Snob [KAV], IRC/Snob [RAV], TROJ_SNOB [Trend], W32/Lepha.worm [McAfee]
- Type:
- Worm
- 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
- Initial Rapid Release version January 31, 2000
- Latest Rapid Release version September 28, 2010 revision 054
- Initial Daily Certified version January 31, 2000
- Latest Daily Certified version September 28, 2010 revision 036
- Initial Weekly Certified release date January 31, 2000
Click here 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: Easy
Damage
- Damage Level: Medium
Distribution
- Distribution Level: Medium
Writeup By: Atli Gudmundsson
