WGA Worm Virus?

Filed in: Security — July 19th, 2006

Sophos discovered a new worm called Cutebot-K that disguises itself as “Windows Genuine Advantage Validation Notification”.

Cuebot-K also known as Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.st or Win32/IRCBot.OO. It is an instant messaging worm and backdoor for the Windows platform, which spreads via AOL Instant Messenger. The infected computer will allow unauthorized access.

Sophos threat analysis

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  • http://www.mynetcity.com/blog/2006/zidane-headbutt-movie-trailer/ John Wong

    Nice try, Cutebot!

  • http://www.mynetcity.com/blog/2006/zidane-headbutt-movie-trailer/ John Wong

    Nice try, Cutebot!

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