Mal/Sality-C

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:22 May 2009 13:44:25 (GMT)
Type: Win32 executable file virus Last Updated:24 Jul 2010 11:23:57 (GMT)
Prevalence: Small Number of Reports

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Aliases

  • W32.Sality.AM
  • W32/Sality.AC
  • Virus.Win32.Sality.ae

Characteristics

  • Turns off anti virus applications
  • Drops more malware
  • Downloads code from the internet
  • Reduces system security

Affected Operating Systems

Windows


It is advisable to enable scanning for suspicious files and submit any files detected as Mal/Sality-Gen or Sus/Sality-A to Sophos for further analysis.

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