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W32/Opanki-A

Aliases
  • IM-Worm.Win32.Opanki.a
  • WORM_OPANKI.A
  • W32/Opanki.worm.gen
Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Chat programs
Affected operating systems Windows
Protection available since 12 May 2005 21:45:59 (GMT)
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Action

More Information

W32/Opanki-A is a worm for the Windows platform that attempts to spread via AOL Instant Messenger (AIM).

Upon execution W32/Opanki-A sends the following message with a link to a copy of the worm or another malware to all infected user's AIM contacts :

'Hey check out this'

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