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I-Worm.MTX
README.TXT.pif
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Type: Hoax
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Type: Hoax
This is a hoax. Consult the Hoax Encyclopedia for information on this and other virus hoaxes.
Type: Hoax
This is a hoax. Consult the Hoax Encyclopedia for information on this and other virus hoaxes.
Aliases: MTX
Type: Virus, Worm, and Backdoor Access Trojan
Systems Affected: Windows 95, 98, NT and 2000
Payload: Backdoor component can download additional viruses; blocks certain antivirus software sites from being accessed
ITW: Yes
Origin:
Description:I-Worm.MTX is a combination virus (worm, Trojan, and virus). It is generally received as one of the following attachments to an email:
I_wanna_see_YOU.TXT.pif
MATRiX_Screen_Saver.SCR
LOVE_LETTER_FOR_YOU.TXT.pif
NEW_playboy_Screen_saver.SCR
BILL_GATES_PIECE.JPG.pif
TIAZINHA.JPG.pif
FEITICEIRA_NUA.JPG.pif
Geocities_Free_sites.TXT.pif
NEW_NAPSTER_site.TXT.pif
METALLICA_SONG.MP3.pif
ANTI_CIH.EXE
INTERNET_SECURITY_FORUM.DOC.pif
ALANIS_Screen_Saver.SCR
READER_DIGEST_LETTER.TXT.pif
WIN_$100_NOW.DOC.pif
IS_LINUX_GOOD_ENOUGH!.TXT.pif
QI_TEST.EXE
AVP_Updates.EXE
SEICHO-NO-IE.EXE
YOU_are_FAT!.TXT.pif
FREE_xxx_sites.TXT.pif
I_am_sorry.DOC.pif
Me_nude.AVI.pif
Sorry_about_yesterday.DOC.pif
Protect_your_credit.HTML.pif
JIMI_HMNDRIX.MP3.pif
HANSON.SCR
FUCKING_WITH_DOGS.SCR
MATRiX_2_is_OUT.SCR
zipped_files.EXE
BLINK_182.MP3.pif
How to prevent it: Avoid executing any of the above named attachments. Do not open attachments that are not expected - regardless of the source.
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