AVERT High Threat Alert: W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039

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Ron Chamberlin

Patch up, check that firewall, and refresh those AntiVirus sigs folks.

Ron Chamberlin
MS-MVP


Alert
This is a High Threat Alert for W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039.

Justification
W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039 has been deemed High due to prevalence.

Read About It
Information about W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039 is located on VIL at:
http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_135491.htm

Detection
W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039 was first discovered on 08/16/2005 and detection
will be added to the 4560 dat files (Release Date: 08/16/2005). The
EXTRA.DAT will be available soon.

If you suspect you have W32/IRCBot.worm!MS05-039, please submit a sample to
http://www.webimmune.net.

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and AVERT Recommended Actions
please see:
http://www.mcafeesecurity.com/us/security/resources/risk_assessment.htm

Best Regards,

McAfee AVERT - Anti Virus and Vulnerability Research, Analysis, and
Solutions visit us at www.avertlabs.com
 
can you update mcafee antivirus definition on limited
Account? or do you have to log in to Administrator to
update definitions?
 

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