Generic Botnet Server Detection (bot command) (deprecated)
critical Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 3137
Synopsis
The remote host has been compromised and is running a 'backdoor' program.
Description
The remote host appears to be running a machine that is being used to control a botnet. A botnet is a network of compromised computers that are remotely controlled by a malicious bot administrator. Botnets are commonly used for sending spam running Denial of Service (DoS) attacks against other networks scanning and compromising new systems Installing sniffers Installing keyloggers Identify theft
Solution
Manually inspect the machine for malicious processes. In addition, you may wish to consider installing security software that detects and blocks this sort of malicious software.