You have seen email worms spreading around half the world in just a matter of a day or two. What if a worm employs other modes of proliferation too, in addition to the email way?!

Security Analysts from MicroWorld Technologies inform that ‘Worm.Win32.Feebs.db’ is a new entrant to the Feebs family that spreads via email, P2P Networks and Web /FTP Servers.

Feebs.db circulates via email attachments in “.HTA” format containing HTML application files. This file includes a JavaScript component that facilitates further download of malware from predefined Servers. The same JavaScript strain will also cause a fake web page to be displayed to misinform you that the Internet connection is not available.

“Feebs represents that breed of worms which explore multiple ways of proliferation. In here, the worm makes sure that it’s got plan B and plan C in place, if the first method fails. Apparently, this strategy is proving successful as one can see Feebs spreading fast in targeted groups,” explains Arti Taru, Assistant Manager, R&D, MicroWorld Technologies.

After installing itself in the registry, the worm disables many AntiVirus and Firewalls and lowers Windows Security levels, in order to exposes computers to further attacks. Then it places itself in shared folders used by some P2P applications and sends invitations to other Workstations to accept the new resource.

“The larger picture is that malware writers are intensifying their levels of attack and diversifying their modes of proliferation to inflict maximum damage. For the well established international Cyber Mafia, their best chances of getting the biggest returns lie in achieving a global reach within a short span of time. In this game, if you choose to chase them, you are bound to lose!” points out Govind Rammurthy, CEO, MicroWorld Technologies.

MicroWorld Solutions stay ahead of online threats by perpetually updating cures for new Viruses and by empowering their advanced Virus engine with a sophisticated and continuously evolving Heuristic method. It’s like developing a strong, futuristic immunity against all kinds of malware, concludes Govind.