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Worm:W32/PDF

First posted on 30 July 2010.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

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

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 DetailsThis is the first worm to use Adobe Acrobat PDF format as a platform. However, it only works under the full 'developer' version of Acrobat. The common Acrobat Reader program is not affected by this worm.

The worm operates as a VBS script embedded within a PDF file. The worm show a simple 'peach' game on screen, with a large collage picture of peoples behinds and this text:

You have one minute to find the peach!

[ ]

Double click the icon
to show the solution

Note: Full version (not Acrobat
Reader) is needed to show the solution

When the user doubleclicks on the icon shown, the worm collects e-mail addresses from Microsoft Outlook and sends itself further via e-mail.

As of 9th August 2001, this worm is not a real-world threat.

Last update 30 July 2010

 

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