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Short description
Win32/IRCBot.AGP is an IRC controlled backdoor.

Installation
When executed, the backdoor copies itself in the %windir% folder using the following name:

winrofl32.exe (64000 B)

In order to be executed on every system start, the backdoor sets the following Registry entry:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
"Windows UDP Control Center" = "winrofl32.exe"

 

The backdoor displays a fake error message:

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Spreading via IM networks

The backdoor sends links to AIM (AOL Instant Messenger), AOL Triton, MSN Messenger users.

If the link is clicked a copy of the backdoor is retrieved from the Internet.


Other information

Win32/IRCBot.AGP is an IRC controlled backdoor. The backdoor is sent data and commands from a remote computer or the Internet.

The backdoor connects to the following address:

zenaz.dalnetirc.net

It can execute the following operations:

  • download files from a remote computer and/or Internet
  • update itself to a newer version
  • spread via IM networks

The backdoor may create copies of itself using the following filenames:

%windir%\winrofl32.exe_ (64000 B)