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 Stator
Threat Level:  Moderate
Distribution:  Low
Damage: Severe
The Threat Level varies according to the Distribution and Damage levels
 
 Common name: Stator
 Technical name: W32/Stator
 Threat Level: Low
 Alias: I-Worm/Stator,
 Type: Worm
 Effects:  

It sends out an e-mail message containing confidential data on the affected computer.

 Systems affected: Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
 First detected on: 
 Detection updated on: Oct. 29, 2007
 In circulation? No
  
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  Brief Description
 

Stator is a worm that only affects computers with the e-mail client TheBat! installed. In addition, Stator affects files with an EXE extension through the companion method.

Stator sends out confidential data on the affected computer via e-mail: passwords, usernames, system information, etc.

Stator reaches computers in an e-mail message with a variable subject and the attached file PHOTO.JPG.PIF.

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  Visible Symptoms
 

Stator is very easy to recognize, as it reaches the computer in an attached file named PHOTO.JPG.PIF.

When the attached file is run, the following photograph of a girl is displayed:



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Last updated:  Oct. 29, 2007 

 

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