W32/Dorkbot-AM
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 3 |
| First Seen: | December 13, 2011 |
| Last Seen: | December 10, 2019 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
W32/Dorkbot-AM is a malignant worm that is a component of a spam campaign that spreads malware and affects computer users in Latin America. W32/Dorkbot-AM is involved in a fake email which claims to bring breaking news of the death of Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez. The spam email message claims that government officials had confirmed the death of 57-year-old Chavez, after a struggle against cancer. The bogus email on Chavez's imaginary death is supposedly sent by a newspaper website and links to a video. If the affected computer user clicks the malicious link, he/she installs W32/Dorkbot-AM on his/her computer system. It is strongly recommended to avoid clicking on the link to prevent W32/Dorkbot-AM. W32/Dorkbot-AM should be deleted as soon as possible from the corrupted computer system.
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