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MSNPhoto.I
Threat Level I
Damage II
Distribution I
Common name: MSNPhoto.I
Technical name: W32/MSNPhoto.I.worm
Threat level: Medium
Type: Worm
Effects: It reduces the copmputer security, as it stops the Windows Security Center service and the VNC service and attempts to connect to a certain website in order to send information about the affected computer. It spreads via the instant messaging program MSN Messenger.
Affected platforms: Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: Oct. 30, 2007
Detection updated on: Oct. 30, 2007
In circulation? No
Brief Description
MSNPhoto.I is a worm that reduces the protection level of the computer, as it stops the Windows Security Center service and the VNC service if installed.
Additionally, it attempts to connect to a certain website in order to send information about the affected computer, such as the computer name.
MSNPhoto.I spreads via the instant messaging program MSN Messenger.
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