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Backdoor:IRC/Zcrew.gen
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
Backdoor:IRC/Zcrew.gen is a generic detection for malicious Internet Relay Chat (IRC) configuration files that are used connect to a remote attacker, allowing backdoor access and control of your computer.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed on your computer, run a full-system scan with an appropriate, up-to-date, security solution. The following Microsoft products detect and remove this threat:
- Microsoft Security Essentials or, for Windows 8, Windows Defender
- Microsoft Safety Scanner
