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Worm:W32/Brontok
Summary
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Disinfection
Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.
For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.
Additional Details
Worm:W32/Brontok is a large family of worms capable of spreading through various channels, such as e-mails, removable drives and so on.
Brontok variants typically include a malicious payload, such as terminating processes, disabling programs or features of the operating system and attempting to connect to remote servers.
For representative examples of Brontok variants, see:
Propagation
Some variants in the Brontok family can propagate over multiple vectors, i.e., they can spread via both infected e-mail file attachments and infected removable drives.
Brontok variants typically include a malicious payload, such as terminating processes, disabling programs or features of the operating system and attempting to connect to remote servers.
For representative examples of Brontok variants, see:
Propagation
Some variants in the Brontok family can propagate over multiple vectors, i.e., they can spread via both infected e-mail file attachments and infected removable drives.