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VB.WI | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | VB.WI |
| Technical name: | W32/VB.WI.worm |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Type: | Trojan |
| Effects: |
It allows to get into the affected computer.
It changes the security settings of Internet Explorer.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.
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| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | May 25, 2007 |
| Detection updated on: | May 25, 2007 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
VB.WI is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions. It reduces the security level of the computer:
it changes the security settings of Internet Explorer, decreasing its security level. It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user: - It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.
VB.WI does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc. |
Visible Symptoms |
VB.WI is easy to recognize, as it shows the following symptoms: - It displays false error messages when it is run.
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