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Worm.Mefir

Threat Level: High
Description: Worm.Mefir is a group of .SWF flash files appended with code, which may download other threats or connect to certain bad sites.</span></li> <li><span class="col1"><strong><a href="/mrc/glossary/">Type</a>:</strong></span> <span class="col2">TT_Worm</span></li> <li><span class="col1">Threat Analysis:</span> <span class="col2"><a href="http://www.threatexpert.com/reports.aspx?find=Worm.Mefir" target="_blank">Search ThreatExpert to view reports</a></li> <li><span class="col1">Removal:</span> <span class="col2">This infection can be removed using <a href="/spyware-doctor/">Spyware Doctor</a>.</span></li> </div> <div class="banner" onclick="location.href='/internet-security/';" style="cursor:pointer;"> <div class="banner-content"> <h3>Stay Protected From Malware Like This</h3> <p>Scan your PC now for malware threats.</p> </div> <a class="btn-freescan" href="/internet-security/"><img src="/res/new/images/btn-freescan.png" /></a> </div> <h4><b>More Information:</b></h4> <p>With new threats to your PC emerging every day, it's essential to maintain up-to-date antivirus software in order to fend off the latest viruses, worms, and Trojans. 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