Win32.Fizzer
Alias: W32.HLLW.Fizzer@mm (Symantec),
W32/Fizzer.gen@MM (McAfee),
Win32/Fizzer.Worm
Category: Win32
Type: Worm
Last Modified: 5/12/2003
The My-eTrust Technical Support team has received increased numbers of infections for the Win32.Fizzer worm and are advising clients to update their anti-virus protection immediately.
CHARACTERISTICS
Win32.Fizzer is a worm spreading via the e-mail system and KaZaa network. It can also serve as a backdoor server to allow unauthorized access to the infected system.
For more information about Win32.Fizzer worm click here.
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