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Net-Worm:W32/Koobface.gen

Name : Net-Worm:W32/Koobface.gen
Detection Names : Net-Worm.Win32.Koobface
Net-Worm:W32/Koobface.gen
Aliases : W32.Koobface (Symantec)
Worm:Win32/Koobface (Microsoft)
W32/Koobface.worm (McAfee)
Category:Malware
Type:Net-Worm
Platform:W32

Summary

A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a social network. It uses social engineering techniques to assist its spread.

Additional Details

Net-Worm:W32/Koobface.gen is generic detection of the Koobface Net-Worm.

Detections

Examples of generic detection names include:

  • Net-Worm:W32/Koobface.gen!A

Propagation

Koobface uses social networks to spread, such as Facebook, Hi5, Friendster, Myspace and so on.

Example

For a representative example of Koobface with additional details, please see the follow description: