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Worm:VBS/Mawanella

First posted on 06 August 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for Worm:VBS/Mawanella.

Explanation :

A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.

Additional DetailsWorm:VBS/VBSWG.Z@mm is an encrypted e-mail worm that displays a text message when executed.

Information about the original VBS/Onthefly.A (also known as I-Worm.Lee.o and VBS/VBSWG) is available in the Worm:VBS/Onthefly description.

Installation

VBSWG.Z worm propagates in e-mail messages with the following characteristics:

€ Subject: Mawanella € Body: Mawanella is one of the Sri Lanka's Muslim Village € Attachment: Mawanella.vbs


When the attached file is executed, the worm mass mails itself to each recipient in every address book and shows the following messagebox:

Last update 06 August 2010

 

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