bluetailfly3
11-12-2003, 01:17 AM
Source: TechFocus (http://techfocus.org/comments.php?id=4231&catid=5&foo=New%20Worm%20for%20IRC,%20File-Sharing%20Networks%2011--12)
W32.Xabot.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread itself through the IRC and file-sharing networks. It also has backdoor Trojan Horse capabilities, which allows a hacker to gain control of a compromised computer. The existence of the file wininit32.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
Full Description HERE (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.xabot.worm.html)
W32.Xabot.Worm is a worm that attempts to spread itself through the IRC and file-sharing networks. It also has backdoor Trojan Horse capabilities, which allows a hacker to gain control of a compromised computer. The existence of the file wininit32.exe is an indication of a possible infection.
Full Description HERE (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.xabot.worm.html)