Re: Why attacker install irc after hacking?

[Brian Beck <beckbria () msu edu>]

Monty Ree wrote:

> Hello, all.
>
> I have operated linux server for a long time.
> and I have found that some irc(psybnc etc) related program was
> installed after scan or hacking.
>
> I can't understand Why attackers installed and executed irc program?
> Why attackers use irc after hacking?
> Just chatting is not...I guess..
>
>
> Thanks in advance. 

IRC is commonly used by attackers for controlling Networks of
comprimized computers ("Botnets"). It allows the machines to report
information back to (and be controlled by) a central authority.

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