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Email-Worm:W32/Mimail

First posted on 16 July 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

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

Explanation :

This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.

Additional DetailsVariants in the Worm:W32/Mimail family are worms that propagate in e-mail messages. The worm code itself is hidden in infected EXE or ZIP attachments.

Some Mimail variants include a payload, which may involve stealing credit card information or conducting Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks against pre-determined websites.

For representative examples of Mimail variants, please see the descriptions below:

€ Email-Worm:W32/Mimail C € Email-Worm:W32/Mimail D

Last update 16 July 2010

 

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