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Enegg | |
Threat Level DamageDistribution |
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| Common name: | Enegg |
| Technical name: | W32/Enegg |
| Threat level: | Low |
| Alias: | Ejemplillo |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: | It deletes directories and files belonging to several antivirus programs, leaving the computer vulnerable to the attack from malware. It spreads via email in a message written in Spanish. |
| Affected platforms:
| Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| Detection updated on: | March 15, 2006 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Enegg is a worm that deletes the directories where several antivirus programs are installed. As a consequence, these programs will stop working, which would the computer vulnerable to the attack from other malware. Enegg spreads via email in a message written in Spanish with variable characteristics that includes an attachment called CYNTHIA.EX, SERIAL.EXE or HUEVOS-CARTOONS.EXE. |