Virus type: Batch File
Destructive: No
Description:
This mass-mailing batch file spreads via email, Internet Relay Chat (IRC), and peer-to-peer file-sharing applications. However, it fails to execute some of its intended routines due to programming errors.
It sends copies of itself with the following details to all email addresses found in the address book of a target user:
Subject: Symantec Security Alert
Message body: Symantec have revently discovered a cure for the very destructive worm W32/Mydoom@MM (SEE ATTACHEMNT). This worm installs a backdoor on the system letting attackers gain remote access it also attacks the mircosoft ssrver and LEAVES YOU THE USER TO BLAME.
Attachment: Symantec_W32_Cure.bat
It also deletes several antivirus programs.
It runs on Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP.
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=BAT_REDWA.A

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