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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:
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:
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: