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 Message 1 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname•MapleLeaf�?/nobr>  (Original Message)Sent: 11/29/2006 4:38 AM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027

Justification
W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027 has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at the following link: 
<http://www.scmagazine.com/uk/news/article/606932/botnets-exploit-patched-symantec-stack-overflow-flaw/>

W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027 is referred to as "W32.Spybot.ACYR" within the article.

Read About It
Information about W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027 is located on VIL at: <http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_140978.htm>

Detection
W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027 was first discovered on November 28, 2006 and detection will be added to the 4907 dat files (Release Date: November 29, 2006).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: <https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx>

If you suspect you have W32/Sdbot.worm!811a7027, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs - Come visit our Blog - http://www.avertlabs.com/research/blog/


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 Message 52 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 6/11/2007 3:10 PM
Monday June 11, 2007 04:57AM PDT
Malicious software, spreading through OpenOffice documents, "can infect Windows, Linux and Mac OS X systems," Symantec says. Read the complete story

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 Message 53 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname♠Coyote�?/nobr>Sent: 6/11/2007 7:18 PM
Scammers are sending out fake security bulletins that attempt to install malicious software on victim's PCs.
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 Message 54 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname♠Coyote�?/nobr>Sent: 6/14/2007 8:40 PM
"Beware of Fake Microsoft Security Alerts":
Scammers are sending out fake security bulletins that attempt to install malicious software on victim's PCs.
IDG News Service report

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 Message 55 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 6/19/2007 4:12 PM
Tuesday June 19, 2007 07:54AM PDT
"Highly critical" flaw patched in Cerulean Studios' multi-protocol chat software, which supports several popular IM services. Read the complete story

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 Message 56 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 6/28/2007 1:38 AM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice Update for Generic Downloader.ak.

Justification
Generic Downloader.ak has been updated from Low to Low-Profiled due to Media Attention at http://security.blogs.techtarget.com/2007/06/27/fake-microsoft-patch-bulletin-circulating/.  Generic Downloader.ak is referred to as "Fake Microsoft patch bulletin" within the techtarget.com article.

Read About It
Information about Generic Downloader.ak is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_135707.htm

Detection
Generic Downloader.ak was first discovered on August 30, 2005 and detection was added, for this specific variant, to the 5062 dat files (Release Date: June 27, 2006). 

To stay updated and protected download the latest dat files from http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/index.html

If you suspect you have Generic Downloader.ak, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net.

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see:
http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 57 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 7/2/2007 8:50 PM
Worm Targets Harry Potter Fans
E-mail claiming to contain a sneak preview of the final installment in the J.K. Rowling book series instead hosts a Trojan horse.

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 Message 58 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname♠Coyote�?/nobr>Sent: 7/4/2007 6:28 AM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for Del-520

Justification
Del-520 has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/03/talking_trojan/. 

Del-520 is referred to as the "BotVoice-A Trojan" in the article at www.theregister.co.uk.

Read About It
Information about Del-520 is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_142617.htm

Detection
Del-520 was first discovered on July 3, 2007 and detection will be added to the 5067 dat files (Release Date: July 4, 2007).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx

If you suspect you have Del-520, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 59 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 7/4/2007 6:49 AM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Autorun.worm.g

Justification
W32/Autorun.worm.g has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/02/harry_potter_worm/. 

W32/Autorun.worm.g is referred to as the "Harry Potter worm" in the article at www.theregister.co.uk.

Read About It
Information about W32/Autorun.worm.g is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_142616.htm

Detection
W32/Autorun.worm.g was first discovered on July 3, 2007 and detection will be added to the 5067 dat files (Release Date: July 4, 2007).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx

If you suspect you have W32/Autorun.worm.g, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 60 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname♠Coyote�?/nobr>Sent: 7/31/2007 3:25 PM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Romario@M

Justification
W32/Romario@M has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at the following link:  http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/30/mario_worm/

W32/Romario@M is referred to as "Romario-A" within the article.

Read About It
Information about W32/Romario@M is located on VIL at: http://vil.mcafeesecurity.com/vil/content/v_142851.htm

Detection
W32/Romario@M was first discovered on July 31, 2007 and detection will be added to the 5087 dat files (Release Date: July 31, 2007).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: <https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx>

If you suspect you have W32/Romario@M, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 61 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 8/1/2007 3:17 PM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Deletemp3.worm

Justification
W32/Deletemp3.worm has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at the following link:  http://www.theregister.co.uk/2007/07/31/delete_music_worm/

W32/Deletemp3.worm is referred to as "DeleteMusic" within the article.

Read About It
Information about W32/Deletemp3.worm is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_142869.htm

Detection
W32/Deletemp3.worm was first discovered on August 1, 2007 and detection will be added to the 5088 dat files (Release Date: August 1, 2007).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: <https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx>

If you suspect you have W32/Deletemp3.worm, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 62 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 8/2/2007 5:03 PM
Your laser printer could be spewing toner over your home or office, according to an Australian air quality researcher.
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 Message 63 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 8/2/2007 5:17 PM
Low-risk worm deletes MP3s on infected PCs, spreads via removable flash drives. 02-Aug-2007

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 Message 64 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 8/8/2007 2:32 AM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for Downloader-BBI!htm

Justification
Downloader-BBI!htm has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at link the following link: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=10309

Read About It
Information about Downloader-BBI!htm is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_141906.htm

Detection
This variant of the Downloader-BBI!htm was first discovered on August 7th, 2007 and proactive detection was available since the 5043 DAT (May 31st, 2007) when the script scanning option is enabled. This particular variant will be detected as Downloader-BBI!htm in the 5092 DAT (August 7th, 2007) and subsequent DAT releases.

To stay updated and protected download the latest dat files from http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/index.html

If you suspect you have Downloader-BBI!htm, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 65 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN Nickname♠Coyote�?/nobr>Sent: 8/12/2007 5:02 PM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Checkout!91d0b88a

Justification
W32/Checkout!91d0b88a has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at link:
http://www.darkreading.com/document.asp?doc_id=131362

W32/Checkout!91d0b88a is referred to as WORM_SDBOT.EXT in the article.

Read About It
Information about W32/Checkout!91d0b88a is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_142934.htm

Detection
W32/Checkout!91d0b88a was first discovered on the 2nd August (as W32/Generic.Delphi.a) and detection was added to the 5089 dat files (Release Date: 2nd August).

To stay updated and protected download the latest dat files from http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/index.html

If you suspect you have W32/Checkout!91d0b88a, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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 Message 66 of 66 in Discussion 
From: MSN NicknameFreeWilly�?/nobr>Sent: 8/18/2007 1:32 PM
Notice
This is a Low-Profiled Threat Notice for W32/Xiaoho.worm

Justification
W32/Xiaoho.worm has been deemed Low-Profiled due to media attention at:
http://shanghaiist.com/2007/08/17/vicious_new_chi.php

W32/Xiaoho.worm is referred to as the Hao virus within the article.

Read About It
Information about W32/Xiaoho.worm is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_142876.htm

Detection
W32/Xiaoho.worm was first discovered on August 17, 2007 and detection will be added to the 5101 dat files (Release Date: August 20, 2007).

Though we consider this a low threat, An EXTRA.DAT file may be downloaded via the McAfee AVERT Extra.dat Request Page: <https://www.webimmune.net/extra/getextra.aspx>

If you suspect you have W32/Xiaoho.worm, please submit a sample to <http://www.webimmune.net>

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and Avert Labs Recommended Actions please see: <http://www.mcafee.com/us/threat_center/outbreaks/virus_library/risk_assessment.html>

Best Regards,

McAfee Avert Labs

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