W32.IRCBot.I

W32.IRCBot.I is a back door Trojan horse that connects to a remote IRC server and awaits commands from a remote attacker.

Protection

• Initial Rapid Release version January 31, 2006
• Latest Rapid Release version October 15, 2008 revision 018
• Initial Daily Certified version January 31, 2006
• Latest Daily Certified version October 15, 2008 revision 021
• Initial Weekly Certified release date February 1, 2006

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Threat Assessment

Wild

• Wild Level: Low
• Number of Infections: 50 - 999
• Number of Sites: More than 10
• Geographical Distribution: Low
• Threat Containment: Easy
• Removal: Moderate

Damage

• Damage Level: Medium

Distribution

• Distribution Level: Low