Feb 14

W32.Fishinflu@mm

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Name W32.Fishinflu@mm
Type
Affected Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows Vista, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000
Risk Level 2: Low
Discovered January 14, 2008
Update January 15, 2008 10:47:51 AM
Length 229,376 bytes
Info W32.Fishinflu@mm is a mass-mailing that spreads through removable drives and by sending messages to mIRC users.
Threat Assessment

Wild

  • Wild Level: Low
  • Number of Infections: 0 – 49
  • Number of Sites: 0 – 2
  • Geographical Distribution: Low
  • Threat Containment: Easy
  • Removal: Easy

Damage

  • Damage Level: Medium
  • Payload: Lowers security settings on the compromised computer.
  • Large Scale E-mailing: Sends emails to all email addresses in the Microsoft Outlook address book.
  • Modifies Files: Modifies mIRC files in order to send messages to all connected users.
  • Compromises Security Settings: Lowers security settings by disabling certain system tools.

Distribution

  • Distribution Level: High
  • Subject of Email: Very Important!
Writeup By: Masaki Suenaga
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