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Opaserv.I

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Opaserv.I
Technical name:W32/Opaserv.I
Threat level:Low
Alias:W32/Opaserv.H,
Type:Worm
Effects:  It spreads across shared networked drives and downloads updates of itself.

Affected platforms:

Windows ME/98/95

Detection updated on:Oct. 25, 2007
StatisticsNo
Repair utility:Panda QuickRemover

Brief Description 

    

Opaserv.I is a worm that spreads through shared network drives and exploits a vulnerability in Windows Me/98/95. Its main action consists of connecting to the  page www.opasoft.com in order to download updates.

Visible Symptoms 

    

Opaserv.I is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any warnings or messages that indicate that it has infected a computer.