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ExploreZip (also known as I-Worm.ZippedFiles) is a destructive computer worm that attacks machines running Microsoft Windows. It was first discovered in Israel on June 6, 1999. The worm contains a malicious payload, and utilizes Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Exchange to mail itself out by replying to unread messages in the user's inbox. The worm also searches mapped drives and networked computers for Windows installations. If found, it copies itself to the Windows folder of the remote computer and then modifies the Win.ini file of the infected computer. On January 8, 2003, Symantec discovered a packed variant of this threat which exhibits the same characteristics.

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  • ExploreZip (also known as I-Worm.ZippedFiles) is a destructive computer worm that attacks machines running Microsoft Windows. It was first discovered in Israel on June 6, 1999. The worm contains a malicious payload, and utilizes Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Exchange to mail itself out by replying to unread messages in the user's inbox. The worm also searches mapped drives and networked computers for Windows installations. If found, it copies itself to the Windows folder of the remote computer and then modifies the Win.ini file of the infected computer. On January 8, 2003, Symantec discovered a packed variant of this threat which exhibits the same characteristics. (en)
  • ExploreZip aussi connu sous le nom de I-Worm.ZippedFiles est un ver s'attaquant aux fichiers de Microsoft Windows en les détruisant. Le virus a été découvert en Israël le 6 juin 1999. Il se propage à l'aide des logiciels Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express ou Exchange afin de se répliquer et s'envoie automatiquement via les messages non lus de la boite de réception. L'email contient un fichier joint appelé Zipped_files.exe. Le ver s'attaque également aux fichiers d'installation de Windows. Quand il les a trouvés, il se copie dans le dossier système et modifie le fichier win.ini.Le ver peut également supprimer les fichiers créés avec la suite Microsoft Office . (fr)
  • ExploreZip (conosciuto come I-Worm.ZippedFiles) è un worm distruttivo che attacca il sistema operativo Windows. È stato scoperto il 6 giugno 1999, in Israele. (it)
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  • ExploreZip (also known as I-Worm.ZippedFiles) is a destructive computer worm that attacks machines running Microsoft Windows. It was first discovered in Israel on June 6, 1999. The worm contains a malicious payload, and utilizes Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, or Exchange to mail itself out by replying to unread messages in the user's inbox. The worm also searches mapped drives and networked computers for Windows installations. If found, it copies itself to the Windows folder of the remote computer and then modifies the Win.ini file of the infected computer. On January 8, 2003, Symantec discovered a packed variant of this threat which exhibits the same characteristics. (en)
  • ExploreZip aussi connu sous le nom de I-Worm.ZippedFiles est un ver s'attaquant aux fichiers de Microsoft Windows en les détruisant. Le virus a été découvert en Israël le 6 juin 1999. Il se propage à l'aide des logiciels Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express ou Exchange afin de se répliquer et s'envoie automatiquement via les messages non lus de la boite de réception. L'email contient un fichier joint appelé Zipped_files.exe. Le ver s'attaque également aux fichiers d'installation de Windows. Quand il les a trouvés, il se copie dans le dossier système et modifie le fichier win.ini.Le ver peut également supprimer les fichiers créés avec la suite Microsoft Office . (fr)
  • ExploreZip (conosciuto come I-Worm.ZippedFiles) è un worm distruttivo che attacca il sistema operativo Windows. È stato scoperto il 6 giugno 1999, in Israele. (it)
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  • ExploreZip (en)
  • ExploreZip (it)
  • ExploreZip (fr)
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