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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

MSNPhoto13.A
Threat LevelDamageDistribution


Common name:	MSNPhoto13.A
Technical name:	W32/MSNPhoto13.A.worm
Threat level:	Medium
Type:	Worm
Effects:	It spreads and affects other computers. It spreads , through instant messaging.
Affected platforms:	Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on:	March 26, 2007
Detection updated on:	March 26, 2007
Statistics	No
Proactive protection:	Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

MSNPhoto13.A is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

MSNPhoto13.A 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.
Instant messaging: it sends links pointing to a copy of itself to all users included in the infected user's contacts list.

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