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W32/Autoham-Fam

Category
Type
What to do
Prevalence low high

Summary

 
How it spreads
  • Removable storage devices
Affected operating systems Windows
Characteristics
  • Installs itself in the registry
Protection available since 20 June 2008 10:54:10 (GMT)
Last updated 1 December 2008 11:43:32 (GMT)
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More Information

W32/Autoham-Fam is a worm for the Windows platform.

W32/Autoham-Fam spreads via removable storage devices, using a hidden autorun.inf file and an executable file written to a hidden sub folder on the device.

W32/Autoham-Fam contains functionality to access the Internet and contacts remote websites.

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