Virus Watch on W32.Sonic. ITC Security Go to ITC Homepage Virus Watch on W32.Sonic. Although the virus is worth monitoring, its potential to cause problems at the University is minimal at this time. The worm emails itself to addresses in the Windows address book.
Worm is an email worm that appears to have originated in France.
Choose your poison The email does not contain any body text. Once executed, the worm attempts to download additional files, including commercial DLLs that provide emailing routines, and an updated version of the worm. The worm also creates a backdoor that allows remote access to the computer. Run the Norton AntiVirus LiveUpdate program now. Do not open any email attachment unless you know what it contains.