IRC-Worm.Zippy

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Name:	IRC-Worm.Zippy
Threat Level:	High
Description:	IRC-Worm.Zippy is a malicious program that creates a copy of itself in infected user's root directory (usually C:\ drive). It then searches for mIRC and Pirch internet relay client to spread a macro virus. This worm arrives in a winzip like icon and when executed, it appears to be invalid archive.
Type:	TT_Worm
Also known as:	IRC-Worm.Win32.Zippy [Kaspersky] Zippy worm [Sunbelt] W32/Zippy.worm!irc [McAfee]
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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