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SymbOS/Comwar.v10!worm.dam - Released Aug 25, 2008 - Last Updated Oct 23, 2009

Detection Availability

Active DatabaseExtended Database
FortiGate
low
high
FortiClient
FortiMail N/A

Detailed Analysis

The damaged version of SymbOS/Comwar.v10!worm may arrive via MMS or Bluetooth as if it were the fully functional worm. However, the file may be truncated or modified in such a way that it can no longer execute.

The detected file is no longer infectious and is a damaged version of SymbOS/Comwar.v10!worm - damaged files have major truncation of code or have been modified in a way that it can no longer execute.
These damaged samples may arrive within an MMS or Bluetooth message from infected clients.

Recommended Action

    FortiGate Systems

  • Check the main screen using the web interface for your FortiGate unit to ensure that the latest AV/NIDS database has been downloaded and installed on your system - if required, enable the "Allow Push Update" option.

    FortiClient Systems

  • Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.

Reference: ID - 545932