Backdoor.IRC.Bot

Backdoor.IRC.Bot is a generic detection for a group of Backdoor Trojan Horses that uses IRC channels to launch Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, and that allows a hacker to control the compromised computer.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version May 5, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version November 9, 2009 revision 024
• Initial Daily Certified version May 5, 2003 revision 007
• Latest Daily Certified version November 9, 2009 revision 021
• Initial Weekly Certified release date May 7, 2003

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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: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low