This component is part of P2P.Tanked
Component Name: msits[1].exe
Description of : This worm opens a backdoor and connects to an IRC channel, where the remote attacker is, and commands are then received from the remote attacker which the worm executes. Since the commands are remote, you are unable to gain control of your computer as the attacker may perform whatever s/he desires.
Recommendation for :
This is a dangerous threat. Immediate removal is strongly recommended.
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: P2P.Tanked spreads via the Kazaa P2P network.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004