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Updated on Jan 11, 2015

Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

This threat can give a malicious hacker access to your PC.

It spreads via removable drives and Windows Live Messenger.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 13, 2012
Win32/Phorpiex is a family of worms that spread via removable drives and IM (instant messaging) software. The worms also allow backdoor access and control.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 07, 2021
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 18, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 09, 2013
Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.A is a worm that spreads via removable drives and Windows Live Messenger. It allows an attacker to gain backdoor access and control of your computer.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Dec 12, 2012

Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.O is a worm that downloads other files which may be detected as malware. The worm spreads via instant messaging software, such as Google Talk, ICQ, PaltalkSkype, Windows Live Messenger and Xfire

You may unknowingly download the worm, thinking it is something else.

It is a member of the Win32/Phorpiex family of worms.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 17, 2013

Worm:Win32/Phorpiex.M is a worm that spreads via removable drives, fixed drives, and email. It lets a remote attacker gain access and control of your computer.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 24, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 24, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 27, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 28, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 22, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 22, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 04, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 07, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 10, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 24, 2015
Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 06, 2015
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jan 25, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jan 25, 2013
Alert level: severe