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Opaserv
Threat LevelDamageDistribution

Common name:	Opaserv
Technical name:	W32/Opaserv
Threat level:	Low
Alias:	Bck/Opasoft,, WORM_OPASOFT.A
Type:	Worm
Subtype:	Trojan
Effects:	It spreads across networks and attempts to connect to a webpage to update itself.
Affected platforms:	Windows ME/98/95
First detected on:	Sept. 30, 2002
Detection updated on:	Nov. 9, 2007
Statistics	No
Proactive protection:	Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description
Opaserv is a worm that spreads through shared network drives and exploits a vulnerability in Windows Me/98/95. Its main action consists of connecting to the  page www.opasoft.com in order to download updates.

Visible Symptoms
Opaserv is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate that it has infected a computer.

Last updated:  09/11/2007 

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