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Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz.C

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: July 2, 2003
Updated: February 13, 2007 12:03:20 PM
Also Known As: Worm.Win32.Ircobus [KAV], Worm.Win32.Randon.p [KAV]
Type: Trojan Horse
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows XP


Backdoor.IRC.Aladinz.C is an IRC Trojan Horse that gives its creator full control over a compromised system. The Trojan may be downloaded by the Trojan.Downloader.Aphe from the Web site, www.ircx-vanguard.com. The existence of the file uqir.exe is an indication of a possible infection.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 3, 2003
  • Latest Rapid Release version July 12, 2008 revision 018
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 3, 2003
  • Latest Daily Certified version January 20, 2009 revision 048
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 9, 2003

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: Moderate

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: Medium

Writeup By: Yana Liu
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