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QQSend.A
Threat LevelDamageDistribution


Common name:	QQSend.A
Technical name:	SymbOS/QQSend.A
Threat level:	Medium
Type:	Worm
Effects:	It spreads and affects other mobile phones and operates on devices with Windows CE, J2ME, Symbian, iPhone, Blackberry or Android platform. The most common means of transmission are MMS messages, Bluetooth and Internet downloads.
Affected platforms:	Symbian
First detected on:	March 5, 2008
Detection updated on:	March 5, 2008
Statistics	No

Brief Description

QQSend.A is a worm designed for mobile devices that spreads creating copies of itself, without infecting other files.

The most common means of transmission include MMS messages, connections with other devices via Bluetooth and downloads from malicious websites.

Last updated: 05/03/2008