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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

IRCBot.UJ
Threat LevelDamageDistribution


Common name:	IRCBot.UJ
Technical name:	W32/IRCBot.UJ.worm
Threat level:	Medium
Type:	Worm
Effects:	It spreads and affects other computers. It spreads , via IRC.
Affected platforms:	Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:	March 4, 2006
Detection updated on:	March 4, 2006
Statistics	No
Proactive protection:	Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

IRCBot.UJ is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

IRCBot.UJ uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
IRC: It sends a copy of itself to all users connected to the channel to which the infected user is connected.

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