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SMS-Worm:W32/SMS-Worm

First posted on 06 November 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

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There are no other names known for SMS-Worm:W32/SMS-Worm.

Explanation :

A type of worm that spreads using the short messaging system (SMS) technology on mobile phones.

Additional DetailsThis is the SMS-Worm General Information page.

An SMS-Worm is a platform specific type of worm that usually only propagates over the Short Messaging System (SMS) of mobile telecommunications networks. The SMS message will typically contain an intriguing message of some sort.

An SMS-Worm may propagate by sending a copy of itself to every contact listed in the mobile phone's Contacts list. Alternatively, the SMS may contain a link to a website; on clicking the link, the user may inadvertently download the worm's executable code, or its payload. For this method to work, the mobile phone would need to have Internet-access capability.

Last update 06 November 2009

 

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