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Pikachu | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Pikachu |
| Technical name: | W32/Pikachu |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Alias: | Trojan/Pokey,, I-Worm/Pikachu, Trojan/Pokemon, Pokey, Pokemon, Troj_Pokey.A, W32.Pokemon.Worm, WIN32/Pikachu.32768 |
| Type: | Worm |
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Subtype:
| Trojan |
| Effects: | It deletes all the files from the following directories: C:\ Windows and C:\ Windows\ System |
| Affected platforms:
| Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| Detection updated on: | Oct. 8, 2007 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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| Country of origin: | SPAIN |
| Family: | VALENTIN |
Brief Description | |
Pikachu is an Internet worm that spreads mainly through e-mail, using the application Outlook. The virus reaches computer in an e-mail message that contains an attachment with an icon. This icon might trick users into thinking that it is a program related to the popular character of the video game Pokemon. The aim of Pikachu is to delete all the files the user has in the following directories: - C:\ Windows
- C:\ Windows\ System
However, in order to carry out its action, Pikachu needs: - The libraries for running programs in Visual Basic 6 (MSVBVM60.DLL, etc…) to be installed.
- The user to select Yes (Y) when the following warning message appears on screen
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Visible Symptoms | |
A clear indication that Pikachu has reached your computer is an e-mail message with the following characteristics: - Subject:
Pikachu Pokemon - Message:
Great Friend!
Pikachu from Pokemon Theme have some friendly words to say. Visit Pikachu at
http://www.pikachu.com.
See you. - Attachments:
PIKACHUPOKEMON.EXE
This file has the following icon:
In addition, Pikachu sends itself out to the e- mail addresses in Outlook's Address Book. While the message is being sent out, the worm displays a window with an image featuring the character of the video game Pokemon, Pikachu. This character seems to invite users to visit a website. 
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