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Thread ID: 33302 2003-05-13 06:11:00 Symantec Partner Virus Alert Billy T (70) Press F1
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143662 2003-05-13 06:11:00 Symantec Security Response is tracking a mass-mailing worm
W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm.

The worm sends itself to all contacts in the Windows Address Book and contains a backdoor that uses mIRC to communicate with a remote attacker. The worm also contains a keylogger that keeps track of keystrokes on a users system.

Symantec Security Response has rated the virus a level 3 on a scale of
1-5, with 5 being the most serious. The threat was upgraded today due to the number of submissions received by Security Response.

For further information on this worm, or to run a free Security Check to determine your computer's exposure to online security intrusions and virus threats, such as the "Fizzer Worm" visit:
www.symantec.com.au

Cheers

Billy 8-{)
Billy T (70)
143663 2003-05-13 06:27:00 www.f-secure.com

F-Secure is upgrading the Fizzer worm to Level 1 as this complex e-mail/p2p worm continues to spread rapidly. Currently it's one of the most widespread viruses in the world.
Jim B (153)
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