Aliases
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I-Worm.Mabutu.a
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I-Worm.Mabutu.b
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WORM_MABUTU.A
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W32/Mota.worm
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W32.Mota.A
Affected Operating Systems
Recovery Instructions:
Please follow the instructions for removing worms.
- Delete the log file CFG.DAT in the Windows folder.
- Change any data that may have become compromised.
The HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\enableautodial = 1 registry entry enables autodial. To reinstate disabling, change the '1' to '0'.
Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
In Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 you will also need to edit the following registry entry. The removal of this entry is optional in Windows 95/98/Me. Please read the warning about editing the registry.
At the taskbar, click Start|Run. Type 'Regedit' and press Return. The registry editor opens.
Before you edit the registry, you should make a backup. On the 'Registry' menu, click 'Export Registry File'. In the 'Export range' panel, click 'All', then save your registry as Backup.
Locate the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE entry:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\
winupdt = "RUNDLL32.EXE <Dropped Dll Name>,_mainRD"
and delete it if it exists.
Close the registry editor.