F-Secure Malware Descriptions
Worm:W32/PDF
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Worm:W32/Benjamin
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Email-Worm:W32/Vote.D
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Email-Worm:W32/Vote.B
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Email-Worm:W32/Vote
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Net-Worm:W32/Deloder
A worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Allaple.A
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.KG
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
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Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.M
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
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Exploit:HTML/Iframe.FileDownload
A program or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability to remotely access or attack a program, computer or server.
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Worm:W32/Sircam
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.E
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.B
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.D
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.C
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Net-Worm:W32/Nimda
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
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Other:W32/Hidden_items
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
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Other:W32/Dropped
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
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Trojan:W32/Trojan
A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.
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Trojan:W32/Trojan-Clicker
Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.
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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Small
This type of trojan secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
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Other:W32/VBS
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
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Email-Worm:W32/NetSky.P
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
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Email-Worm:W32/VB.BI
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
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Worm:Linux/Slapper
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Agent
A trojan that secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
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Backdoor:W32/Bugbear.K
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
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Email-Worm:W32/NakedWife
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
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Email-Worm:W32/Bagle.GE
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Hack-Tool:W32/Virtool
A utility designed to access remote computers. It may be used with malicious intent.
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Hack-Tool:W32/Hack-Tool
A utility designed to access remote computers. Though legal, a hacktool can be used with malicious intent.
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Other:W32/Hoax
A malicious program that does not fall into any other category.
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Trojan-Proxy:W32/Trojan-Proxy
This type of trojan allows unauthorized parties to use the infected computer as a proxy server to access the Internet anonymously.
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Adware:W32/FunWeb
This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
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Trojan:W32/Agent
A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.
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Other:W32/False_Positive
A legitimate file was inadvertently detected as 'infected', 'malicious' or 'suspicious'(also known as a False Positive or a False Alarm).
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Trojan-Downloader:W32/Chymine.A
A trojan that secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
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Worm:W32/Vobfus.BK
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Worm:W32/Fizzer
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Email-Worm:W32/Sober.D
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
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Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.KI
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
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Virus:Boot/Stoned.Monkey
A program that secretly and maliciously integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.
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Worm:W32/Welchi
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Email-Worm:W32/Mydoom.B
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Trojan:SymbOS/Skulls.D
Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.
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Virus:Boot/Stoned
A program that secretly and maliciously integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.
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Worm:W32/Klez.H
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Email-Worm:W32/Mimail.G
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
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Worm:W32/Navidad
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
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Virus:W32/Duts.1520
A malicious program that secretly integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.
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