W32/Sober.R@mm
| W32/Sober.R@mm |
Destructivity:  Spreading:  Overall risk:
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| • Detected by virus detection files published: 10/6/2005 | • Type: Worm |
| • Virus characteristics first published: 10/6/2005 | • Spreading mechanism: Email |
| • Virus characteristics latest update: 12/2/2005 | • Overall risk: High |
| • Alias: CME-151, W32.Sober.Q@mm, W32/Sober.Y.worm, W32/Sober-O, WORM_SOBER.AC | • Payload: Terminates AV processes. |
| • Infection type: Microsoft Windows 95/98/98 SE/ME/NT 4/2000/XP/2003/Vista |
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This worm terminates certain processes related to antivirus products, including Microsoft's Malware Removal Tool MRT, and shows a reassuring message that no viruses or spyware was found. |
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