W32/Vanebot-M

Category: Viruses and Spyware Protection available since:21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 (GMT)
Type: Win32 worm Last Updated:21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 (GMT)
Prevalence: Small Number of Reports

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Aliases

  • Backdoor.Win32.IRCBot.wo
  • W32/Spybot.worm.gen.e
  • virus
  • W32.Spybot.Worm
  • WORM_SPYBOT.EX

Characteristics

  • Turns off anti virus applications
  • Allows others to access the computer
  • Steals information
  • Downloads code from the internet
  • Reduces system security
  • Records keystrokes
  • 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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