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I-Worm.Newpic

Posted: March 28, 2006

Worm Newpic is a simple Internet worm, that spreads using MSN Messenger application. It shows a fake error message and installs itself to the computer. Then it replies to all incoming e-mail messages and waits for answers. If an answer comes with some words, that the worm recognizes, it sends its copies there. It also creates a text file, where is the information about the worm and uninstall instructions.

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 messenger.exe
    2 msgsprd.exe
    3 pic1234.exe
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