Description
W32/IRCbot.gen.ac is an IRC controlled backdoor, which provides an attacker with unauthorized remote access to the compromised computer. An attacker can gain control over the compromised computer and use it to send spam or install further malware system to another.
Indication of Infection
Presence of the above mentioned files in the %WINDIR%\System folder and relevant registry changes may indicate infection.
Methods of Infection
The most common installation methods involve system or security exploitation, and unsuspecting users manually executing unknown programs. Distribution channels include email, malicious or hacked web pages, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), peer-to-peer networks, etc.