Malware type: Worm

Aliases: Worm.Win32.Bymer.a (Kaspersky), W32/MsInit.worm.b (McAfee), W32.HLLW.Bymer (Symantec), TR/Worm.RC5.WinInit (Avira), W32/Bymer-A (Sophos),

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: Yes

Language: English

Platform: Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP

Encrypted: No

Description: 

This Win32 worm has backdoor functionality. Once active in memory, it can slow down the computer and disable the infected user from viewing other computers in the network neighborhood. Its original form is distributed as WININIT.EXE but other virus writers may change this filename.

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Description created: Oct. 13, 2000 12:28:50 PM GMT -0800

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