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
 
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Guest

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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