Backdoor.IRC.Cloner

Backdoor.IRC.Cloner is a backdoor Trojan that uses mIRC to communicate with a remote attacker. It allows the attacker to gain full control over your computer.

NOTE: Virus definitions dated prior to February 19, 2003 may detect some files in the Backdoor.IRC.Cloner package as IRC Trojan or BAT.Trojan.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version February 19, 2003
• Latest Rapid Release version August 20, 2008 revision 017
• Initial Daily Certified version February 19, 2003
• Latest Daily Certified version August 20, 2008 revision 016
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 19, 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