Warning: new worm/virus in the wild

Discussion in 'malware problems & news' started by Paul Wilders, Feb 27, 2002.

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  1. Paul Wilders

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    Although not named yet, a new virus (worm?) has been detected in the wild today.

    charasteristics:

    - comes as an attachment, named pics.exe
    - size 36 kb, packed
    - runs on Windows9x only
    - Windows has to be in C:
    - polymorphic
    - kills files
    - renames files

    Activating this one by opening the attachment will havoc your system.

    Updates regarding AVs should be on the way.

    regards.

    paul
     
    Paul Wilders, Feb 27, 2002
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  2. UNICRON

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    sounds like a newbie virus. win 9x only? no sysdir, only c:\windows\?

    who installs in c:\windows\ anymore?

    lol, this virus is like attemped murder. Come back when you kill somebody bub.
     
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  3. Paul Wilders

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    Quite so. Nevertheless, If I had to spend a dime for every attachment opened without any precaution in any way, It would cost me probably millions   :rolleyes:

    regards.

    paul
     
    Paul Wilders, Feb 27, 2002
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  4. UNICRON

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    you are correct, it still needs to be mentioned.

    or how else would we be able to ridicule the scipt kiddie who wrote the amaturish piece of sh!t? lol.
     
    UNICRON, Feb 27, 2002
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  5. Checkout

    Checkout Security Rhinoceros

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    If it hasn't been named yet, can I call it Kevin?   :D
     
    Checkout, Feb 28, 2002
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    I wanna call it... aw better not say.......
     
    UNICRON, Feb 28, 2002
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  7. javacool

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    Quite amusing...

    Although, sadly, I know quite a few people who have Windows installed to c:\windows...  :rolleyes:
     
    javacool, Feb 28, 2002
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