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Forgotten
According to reports from F-Secure VBS/Forgotten exhibits the following characteristics:
Type: Email worm
Aliases: Pica, VBS/Forgotten, VBS/Pica
Systems Affected: Windows 32-bit systems running Microsoft® Outlook and Outlook Express
Payload:
ITW: Yes
Origin:
Description: Forgotten is a mass-mailing email worm that infects simply by reading the email. There are no attachments involved. The worm spreads via Outlook, mIRC and Pirch. Forgotten is received with the subject line: "RE: FINANCING" and displays a message urging users to enable ActiveX:
You need ActiveX enabled if you want to see this e-mail.
Please open this message again and click accept ActiveX
Microsoft Outlook
What to look for: Any emails bearing the subject line: "RE: FINANCING"
How to prevent it: For instructions on configuring security settings to prevent such email worms from infecting, consult the article, Read An Email, Get Infected
