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I-Worm.Netsky.Q1

Posted: May 6, 2010

I-Worm.Netsky.Q1 is a network-aware computer worm that replicates across an existing network. I-Worm.Netsky.Q1 spreads using Windows networking APIs, MAPI functions or email clients such as Microsoft Outlook. I-Worm.Netsky.Q1 creates unknown email messages with corrupt attachments and sometimes attaches itself to outgoing email messages. I-Worm.Netsky.Q1 also uses a misleading message which suggests that the recipient should open the attachment. I-Worm.Netsky.Q1 must be removed from the infected system immediately.

Aliases

Email-Worm.Win32.NetSky.q (Kaspersky Lab)
W32/Netsky.p@MM (McAfee)
WORM_NETSKY.DAM (Trend Micro)
W32/NetskyP-Dam (Sophos)
Worm:Win32/Netsky.P@mm (Microsoft)
Win32/Netsky.worm.6216 (AhnLab)
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