Fwd: Why attacker install irc after hacking?

["Ben Alexander" <ben () techusers com>]

I believe that they establish a botnet this way, and can communicate
with all their bots or comprised machines through IRC.

On 4/20/06, Monty Ree <chulmin2 () hotmail com> 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..

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
This List Sponsored by: Webroot

Don't leave your confidential company and customer records un-protected.
Try Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise(TM) for 30 days for FREE with no
obligation. See why so many companies trust Spy Sweeper Enterprise to
eradicate spyware from their networks.
FREE 30-Day Trial of Spy Sweeper Enterprise

http://www.webroot.com/forms/enterprise_lead.php
--------------------------------------------------------------------------