Worm.Womble

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Name:	Worm.Womble
Threat Level:	High
Description:	Worm.Womble is a mass mailing worm with IRC backdoor functionality, allowing control of the infected system remotely. It also drops random executeable files into the system directory and creates run keys for itself to automatically start when Windows boots.
Type:	TT_Worm
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Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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