Backdoor.Codbot.Gen

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Name:	Backdoor.Codbot.Gen
Bedreigingsniveau:	High
Omschrijving:	Backdoor.Codbot.Gen is an IRC controlled backdoor (or "bot") that can be used to gain unauthorized access to a victim's machine. It can also exhibit worm-like functionality by exploiting weak passwords on administrative shares and by exploiting different software vulnerabilities. It hogs valuable system resources and attempts to send sensitive user data to remote servers.
Type:	TT_Trojan
Also known as:	W32.Toxbot W32.Codbot-Y
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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