Parent class: Malware
Malicious tools are malicious programs designed to automatically create viruses, worms, or Trojans, conduct DoS attacks on remote servers, hack other computers, etc. Unlike viruses, worms, and Trojans, malware in this subclass does not present a direct threat to the computer it runs on, and the program’s malicious payload is only delivered on the direct order of the user.Read more
Class: Hoax
A hoax is a fake warning about a virus or other piece of malicious code. Typically a hoax takes the form of an e-mail message warning the reader of a dangerous new virus and suggesting that the reader pass the message on. Hoaxes cause no damage in themselves, but their distribution by well-meaning users often causes fear and uncertainty. Most anti-virus vendors include hoax information on their web sites and it is always advisable to check before forwarding warning messages.Read more
Platform: VBS
Visual Basic Scripting Edition (VBScript) is a scripting language interpreted by Windows Script Host. VBScript is widely used to create scripts on Microsoft Windows operating systems.Description
Technical Details
This is a silly IRC worm spreading through IRC channel and using mIRC client for spreading.
This is the first known modern Internet worm that spreads "Desktop Themes" files.
The worm appears on computer as the "LaraCroft.theme" filename.
On start this file the worm looks for mIRC-client, creates subsidiary VBS file in Windows directory and starts it. This file overwrites the mIRC script file SCRIPT.INI. The new script sends the worm copy to any user that enters infected channel.
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