This component is part of W32.Rbot
Component Name: MSNMSGR5.exe
Description of : The W32.Rbot worm spread through remote network shares. Once infected, it allows unauthorized remote access to your computer because it creates a backdoor for the remote user. The remote user can control your system and eventually lock you out.
Recommendation for :
This is an extremely dangerous program. It is strongly recommended that this be removed from your system immediately.
Trusted: No
Trojan: Yes
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: .
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: The W32.Rbot worm spreads through infected IRC messages and DCC file exchanges.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 4-Nov