Backdoor.IRC.Zapchast

Backdoor.IRC.Zapchast installs IRC server script and configuration files that allow the infected machine to be used as a server. Certain IRC channels specified in the configuration files connect to the server, making the infected machine vulnerable to remote attackers.0

General information:

Malware Name: Backdoor.IRC.Zapchast
Malware Type: Backdoor
Company Name: Unknown
Company URL:
Threat Level: Elevated Risk
Operating System: WIN XP
Installation Type: Installed through EXE
Operation: Time of After Installation

Company Description:

Spyware Description:

Backdoor.IRC.Zapchast installs IRC server script and configuration files that allow the infected machine to be used as a server. Certain IRC channels specified in the configuration files connect to the server, making the infected machine vulnerable to remote attackers.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> It installs an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) server on the infected machine without the user s knowledge. -> It makes infected system vulnerable to remote attackers.

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Processes Running:

winspector.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location Size (Bytes) Type
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\shellz\msasw.bat unknown
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\shellz\msasw.lnk unknown
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\shellz\netinfo.bat unknown

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\shellz
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\shellz\download

Registry information Created after Installation:

Main Registry Key Sub Registry Key Key Value Name
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \.cha 0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \.chat 0
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ChatFile 0