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	Common name:			Way
	Technical name:			BAT/Way
	Threat Level:			Low
	Type:			Worm
	Effects:			It deletes the content of system files and deletes files belonging to antivirus programs.
	Detection updated on:			June 28, 2002
	In circulation?			No

	Brief Description
	Way is a worm that spreads quickly through e-mail and IRC (chat). Its effects are considered dangerous, as it can delete the content of the system files and certain antivirus program files, if they are installed.
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	Visible Symptoms
	Way is easy to recognize, as it reaches the computer in an e-mail message with the following characteristics: Subject: Which pub in Singapore is the best in the world? Message: Read me to find out!!!! Attachments: README.TXT.VBS In addition, once it has carried out its actions, Way displays an MS-DOS window containing the following text: ChinaBlack rulez in Singapore!!!
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Last updated: June 28, 2002