IRC: Server Response

This signature detects an IRC server response to an IRC client, which indicates IRC activity on the network. Although IRC is often used legitimately, it is also frequently used by backdoor programs to execute commands and gain control of the system.

Short Name
CHAT:IRC:SRV-RESPONSE
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
CHAT
Keywords
Response Server
Release Date
01/24/2005
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Rarely

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