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Harwig.F | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
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| Common name: | Harwig.F |
| Technical name: | W32/Harwig.F.worm |
| Threat level: | Medium |
| Alias: | IM-Worm.Win32.Harwig.e |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It spreads
, through instant messaging.
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| Affected platforms:
| Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | Sept. 30, 2005 |
| Detection updated on: | Sept. 30, 2005 |
| Statistics | No |
Proactive protection: | Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
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Brief Description | |
Harwig.F is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. Harwig.F 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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