Re: [Full-disclosure] The end is nigh: first true MMS mobile worm in the wild
From: Frank Knobbe (frank_at_knobbe.us)
Date: 03/07/05
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To: full-disclosure@lists.grok.org.uk Date: Mon, 07 Mar 2005 13:58:24 -0600
On Mon, 2005-03-07 at 18:58 +0100, Feher Tamas wrote:
> First true MMS mobile phone worm virus spreads among Symbian
> 60 series and PCs! Run for the hills (but bring heiress
> Paris with you for fun)!
The CommWarrior thing appears to be a virus, not a worm. It appears to
require the user to click on a misleading MMS message in order to
"install security update" or "look at p0rn", etc.
There are subtle differences between a Virus and a Worm. A worm spreads
by itself while a virus requires the help of a user. I would have
expected you to know the difference. Also, there is no such thing as a
"worm-virus" or "virus-worm". Let's keep the facts straight to avoid
spreading FUD. Your phone will not spontaneously burst into flames.
Regards,
Frank
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