New MALDAL (or KERZAC) Worm

From: Wins0ck Wins0ck (wins0ckat_private)
Date: Thu Dec 20 2001 - 13:01:34 PST

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Just wanted everyone to look out for this worm:

From: WinProxy by Ositis [mailto:ositisreplyat_private]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 7:08 PM
To: wins0ckat_private
Subject: Virus Alert

New MALDAL (or KERZAC) worm is rapidly spreading. Make sure your
WinProxy virus protection is active to protect your network!

This destructive, memory-resident worm propagates via email
using Microsoft Outlook. Its destructive payload deletes files
in the Windows system directory.

It arrives in an email with the details:
        Subject: Happy New Year
        Message Body: Hii
        I can’t describe my feelings
        But all i can say is
        Happy New Year :)
        Bye
        Attachment: CHRISTMAS.EXE

Lance

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