Worm.Zotob.B

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Name:	Worm.Zotob.B
Bedreigingsniveau:	High
Omschrijving:	Worm.Zotob.B is a worm and backdoor Trojan. It runs a backdoor server in the background which randomly opens TCP ports to connect to IRC channels, listening for commands. Remote intruder can gain access and control of the computer. Also blocks access to secuirty related websites.
Type:	TT_Backdoor, TT_Worm
Also known as:	Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.cf W32/Zotob.worm W32.Zotob.B WORM_ZO
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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