Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

P2P-Worm

Aliases :

P2P-Worm, Win32.worm.p2p

Summary

A type of worm that spreads over vulnerable Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks.

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.

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

A P2P-worm is a type of worm that takes advantage of the mechanics of a peer-to-peer (P2P) network to distribute a copy of itself to unsuspecting P2P users.

When a user searches the P2P network for a file and finds the deceptively named worm copy, they would download the file onto their own computer and run it, thereby infecting themselves with the worm. Once active on the new machine, the P2P-worm can continue the cycle of finding new victims to infect.