[ threats_virus_threats ] W32.Mydoom.AF@mm
Mild Staff Writer
2004-10-15
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W32.Mydoom.AF@mm is a mass-mailing worm that uses its own SMTP engine to send itself to the email addresses that it finds from an infected system. The worm also contains back door functionality which allows unauthorized remote access to the infected computer.
The email will have a variable subject and attachment name. The attachment will have a .cpl, .pif, or .scr file extension.
The threat is packed with UPX.
Find more information at Symantec.com.
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Mild: Considered to be of moderate concern. Update all software and virus definitions. Consider it a direct threat
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