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W32/Notwanted-A

Category	Viruses and Spyware
Type	Worm
What to do	If you've received an alert for a virus or spyware, then follow the instructions for removing the threat.
Prevalence	low high

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How it spreads	Chat programs
Affected operating systems	Windows
Characteristics	Installs itself in the registry
Protection available since	24 July 2008 02:33:13 (GMT)
Detected by	All Sophos products

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