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I-Worm.Mimail

Posted: March 28, 2006

Worm Mimail is a well known spyware, that spreads in the Internet by e-mail. It comes in messages with infected attachments and installs itself to the computer. It was designed to send its copies to other users' addresses, which could be found in a computer or were hard-coded into the worm's body. It also steals personal information, such as PayPal or E-Money accounts and other information related with credits and money computers. Depending on its version the worm also tries to attack some web sites, can change browser settings and even give the full control over an infected computer to attackers. It also can show fake forms where it asks a user to fill in his or her personal information, credit card's number, etc. If your PC is infected with the Mimail worm, there is a high possibility to lose your money in some of accounts.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 i-worm.mimail.exe
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