MALWARE-CNC -- Snort has detected a Comand and Control (CNC) rule violation, most likely for commands and calls for files or other stages from the control server. The alert indicates a host has been infiltrated by an attacker, who is using the host to make calls for files, as a call-home vector for other malware-infected networks, for shuttling traffic back to bot owners, etc.
MALWARE-CNC Unix.Trojan.Muhstik variant IRC outbound connection
This event is generated when outbound IRC C2 traffic from Muhstik is detected. Impact: A Network Trojan was detected Details: Muhstik identifies itself as "USER muhstik" upon entering its IRC control channel. It then proceeds to generate botnet ID's to track its location and activities. Ease of Attack:
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Cisco Talos Intelligence Group
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