WORM: Maslan IRC Backdoor Connection
This signature detects a host infected by the Maslan worm attempting to join an IRC server for the purpose of joining a botnet. Attackers can use IRC to remotely control compromised hosts for a variety of purposes, including theft of financial data or denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.
Extended Description
The Maslan worm opens a backdoor on a compromised computer and steals the user's personal data, such as online banking and payment information.
Short Name
WORM:MASLAN:IRC-BACKDOOR-CON
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
WORM
Keywords
Backdoor Connection IRC Maslan
Release Date
12/08/2004
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
Port
TCP/7000
False Positive
Unknown