Summary
The new E variant of Net-Worm:W32/Lovsan was found on August 29th, 2003.
Removal
Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.
Caution: Manual disinfection is a risky process; it is recommended only for advanced users.
For full 8-step list of how to get rid of Lovsan, please see Net-Worm:W32/Lovsan
A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:
- Check for the latest database updates
First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.
- Submit a sample
After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.
Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.
- Exclude a file from further scanning
If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.
Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.
Technical Details
This variant is functionally identical to Lovsan.A with a few minor differences:
- It uses the file name mslaugh.exe instead of MSBLAST.EXE.
- It uses a different MUTEX name: 'SILLY'
- The Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) target has been changed to kimble.org, which already points to 127.0.0.1, effectively causing the infected hosts to attack themselves
- The used registry value has been changed to: 'HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\Windows Automation'
- It has a different hidden message: 'I dedicate this particular strain to me ANG3L - hope yer enj oying yerself and dont forget the promise for me B/DAY !!!!'
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