W32.IRCBot.gen
Posted by: jasn [ITS Security] under Virus
March 3, 2009
Virus Notification/Information:
Source: TrendMicro (Outside Link)
Type: Backdoor
Aliases: Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.gen (Kaspersky), Backdoor.SDBot.Gen (Symantec), TR/Crypt.XPACK.Gen (Avira), W32/Sdbot-XV (Sophos),
Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP
Distribution potential: Low
Reported infections: Low
Damage potential: Low
Overall risk rating: Low
Description:
This backdoor program can be downloaded from the Internet by unsuspecting users. It acts as an IRC BOT server that is capable of remotely executing commands on affected systems.