W32/Sober-Z

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:09 May 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:09 May 2007 00:00:00 (GMT)
Prevalence: Major Outbreak

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Aliases

  • CME-681
  • W32.Sober.X@mm
  • WORM_SOBER.AG

Characteristics

  • Uses its own emailing engine
  • Downloads code from the internet
  • Reduces system security
  • Installs itself in the registry

Affected Operating Systems

Windows

Recovery Instructions:

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