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Netsky.E

 
Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Netsky.E
Technical name:W32/Netsky.E.worm
Threat level:Medium
Type:Worm
Effects:  

It deletes the entries belonging to several worms, including Mydoom.A, Mydoom.B and Mimail.T. It emits a sound through the internal speaker.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

Detection updated on:April 15, 2004
StatisticsNo
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
Repair utility:Panda QuickRemover

Brief Description 

    

Netsky.E is a worm that deletes the entries that belong to several worms, including Mydoom.A, Mydoom.B and Mimail.T.

Netsky.E spreads via e-mail in a message with variable characteristics.

In addition, when the system date is March 2, 2004, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:59 a.m., Netsky.E emits a sound that consists of random tones through the internal speaker.

Visible Symptoms 

    

Netsky.E is easy to recognize, as it emits a sound that consists of random tones through the internal speaker when the system date is March 2, 2004, between 6:00 a.m. and 8:59 a.m.

To hear this sound, click here.