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Worm:W32/Palevo

Detection Names : P2P-Worm.Win32.Palevo
Worm.P2P.Palevo
Category:Malware
Type:Worm
Platform:W32

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

Automatic Disinfection

Allow F-Secure Anti-Virus to disinfect the relevant files.

For more general information on disinfection, please see Removal Instructions.


Network Disinfection

For general instructions on disinfecting a local network infection, please see Eliminating A Local Network Outbreak

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Additional Details

Worm:W32/Palevo are a family of worms that spread by copying themselves into the root directories of hard drives and other writable media, such as USB memory sticks. Certain variants in the family also distribute themselves over Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks.

Palevo worms are closely related to Worm:W32/Autorun worms.

A related detection is: