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P2P-Worm:W32/P2P-Worm

First posted on 06 November 2009.
Source: SecurityHome

Aliases :

There are no other names known for P2P-Worm:W32/P2P-Worm.

Explanation :

A type of worm that spreads over vulnerable Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks.

Additional DetailsThis is the P2P-Worm General Information page.
A P2P-worm takes advantage of the mechanics of a peer-to-peer (P2P) network to distribute a copy of itself to unsuspecting P2P users. When a user searches the P2P network for a file and finds the deceptively named worm copy, they would download the file onto their own computer and run it, thereby infecting themselves with the worm. Once active on the new machine, the P2P-worm can continue the cycle.

Last update 06 November 2009

 

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