W32/Forbot-GN

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 (GMT)
Prevalence: Small Number of Reports

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Aliases

  • Net-Worm.Win32.Mytob.cb
  • Win32/Mytob.IL
  • W32.Mytob@mm

Characteristics

  • Turns off anti virus applications
  • Allows others to access the computer
  • Deletes files off the computer
  • Steals information
  • Uses its own emailing engine
  • Downloads code from the internet
  • Installs itself in the registry
  • Exploits known vulnerabilites
  • Scans network for vulnerabilities

Affected Operating Systems

Windows

Recovery Instructions:

Please follow the instructions for removing worms.

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