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Smitfraud.C

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Smitfraud.C
Technical name:W32/Smitfraud.C
Threat level:Low
Type:Virus
Effects:   It carries out damaging actions on the affected computer.It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT

First detected on:July 15, 2005
Detection updated on:July 15, 2005
StatisticsNo
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description 

    

Smitfraud.C is a virus that spreads to other computers by copying its code to other files or programs.

 

Smitfraud.C does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.