2006 Winter Games: FREE OLYMPIC TICKETS LOTTERY - a Virus!

A new Spyware Worm that spreads via file sharing on P2P networks and via email is in action with 2006 Winter Games: "FREE OLYMPIC TICKETS LOTTERY" emails

(PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- A new Spyware Worm that spreads via file sharing on P2P networks and via email is in action with 2006 Winter Games: "FREE OLYMPIC TICKETS LOTTERY" emails i.e. W32/Bagle-CM (http://www.mwti.net/virus_info/virusalertd.asp?id=806). It runs continuously in the background, providing a backdoor server which allows a remote intruder to gain access and control over the computer. It includes functionality to access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP. The various attachments include Generated_bill.exe, Order_details.exe, Service_receipt.exe etc.

The subject line reads FREE OLYMPIC TICKETS LOTTERY!, 2006 Winter Games in Torino, 2006 Torino Winter Games FREE Tickets etc. It appeals users with message text "Attention: you received free ticket invitation with attachment!" , so that they download the malicious attachment. The content misguides the user as it looks to be genuine with contact numbers, disclaimer and guarantee verdict.

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