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Storm.worm

 
Threat LevelModerate threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread
Common name:Storm.worm
Technical name:JS/Storm.worm
Threat level:Low
Type:Worm
Effects:   It spreads and affects other computers. It captures certain information entered or saved by the user, with the corresponding threat to privacy. It causes the loss of information stored on the computer, either specific files or data in general. It affects the productivity of the computer, the network to which it’s connected or other remote sites. It carries out actions that decrease the security level of the computer. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

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

Detection updated on:Sept. 24, 2003
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    

Storm.worm is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

 

Storm.worm prevents access from programs to websites of several companies related with security tools (antivirus programs, firewalls, etc.).

Storm.worm redirects attempts to access web pages of certain banks to spoofed pages, with the aim of logging information entered by the user in these pages.

Storm.worm redirects attempts to access several web pages to a specific IP address.

 

Storm.worm uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
  • File infection: it infects different types of files, which are then distributed through any of the usual means: floppy disks, email messages with attachments, Internet download, files transferred via FTP, IRC channels, P2P file sharing networks, etc.