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Backdoor:W32/IRCBot

Name : Backdoor:W32/IRCBot
Detection Names : Backdoor,Win32.IRCBot
Category:Malware
Type:Backdoor
Platform:W32

Summary

Backdoors are Remote Administration Tools (RAT) that expose infected machines to external control via the Internet.

IRCBots are a type of "bot" that receive commands and are controlled via Internet Relay Chat (IRC).

Botnets have been used for sending spam remotely, installing more malware without consent, and other illicit purposes.

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