Skip to main content

SMS-Worm

Classification

Category:

Malware

Type:

Sms-worm

Aliases:

  • SMS-Worm:W32/SMS-Worm

Summary

A type of worm that spreads using the short messaging system (SMS) technology on mobile phones.

Removal

Technical Details

An SMS-Worm is a type of worm that distributes copies of itself to new victims - in this case, mobile phones - over the Short Messaging System (SMS) of mobile telecommunications networks. An SMS-Worm may be able to automatically send a copy of itself to every contact listed in the mobile phone's Contacts list.

Alternatively, the SMS may contain a link to a website. On clicking the link, the user may inadvertently download the worm's executable code onto their mobile phone, thereby infecting themselves. For this method to work, the mobile phone would need to have Internet-access capability.

The SMS message will typically use an intriguing message in order to lure the user into reading and forwarding it, and possibly into clicking an included link.

Protect your devices from malware with F‑Secure Total

Protecting your devices from malicious software is essential for maintaining online security. F‑Secure Total makes this easy, helping you to secure your devices in a brilliantly simple way.

  • Award‑winning antivirus and malware protection

  • Online browsing, banking, and shopping protection

  • 24/7 online identity and data breach monitoring

  • Unlimited VPN service to safe­guard your privacy

  • Password manager with private data protection

Choose how many devices you want to protect to get started.

  • Free customer support

  • Cancel anytime

  • The trial does not obligate you to buy the product

After 30 days your subscription will renew automatically for one year at €69.99.

More Support

Community

Ask questions in our Community.

User guides

Check the user guide for instructions.

Contact Support

Chat with with or call an agent.

Submit a Sample

Submit a file or URL for analysis.