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Win32/IRCBot.JXN

Posted: January 9, 2012

Threat Metric

Ranking: 10,882
Threat Level: 1/10
Infected PCs: 684
First Seen: January 9, 2012
Last Seen: September 3, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Win32/IRCBot.JXN is a malignant multi-component IRC bot controlled worm created to exploit known system vulnerabilities in order to spread itself across the network. Win32/IRCBot.JXN may circulate by sending spam emails with an attachment of its copy. Once the malicious attachment is opened, Win32/IRCBot.JXN installs itself on a compromised machine. Win32/IRCBot.JXN also uses an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) vulnerability to allow attackers remotely monitor the infected computer. UninstallWin32/IRCBot.JXN before it harms your PC system.

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