W32/Brontok-A

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:20 Aug 2009 17:51:24 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:20 Aug 2009 17:51:24 (GMT)
Prevalence: Small Number of Reports

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Aliases

  • Email-Worm.Win32.VB.ay
  • W32/Rontokbro.gen@MM

Characteristics

  • Uses its own emailing engine
  • Installs itself in the registry

Affected Operating Systems

Windows

Recovery Instructions:

Please follow the instructions for removing worms.

Please read the instructions for removing W32/Brontok-A.

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