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Worm.Frethem.e

Posted: May 6, 2007

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 9/10
Infected PCs: 63
First Seen: July 24, 2009
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Worm.Frethem.e is a mass mailing worm that spreads via the Internet in the form of infected emails with an attachment. Worm.Frethem.e includes a link to an infected file, which is located on the computer that generated the infected message. If the Internet Explorer vulnerability is exploited, the infected file will be called automatically. Worm.Frethem.e will send infected messages to all email addresses harvested from the victim computer. In addition, Worm.Frethem.e contains an IRC-controlled backdoor that allows remote attackers to get full control over your PC and to steal your personal and financial data.

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