Forum: Bryce


Subject: OT..Heads up on worm

CrazyDawg opened this issue on Apr 26, 2006 · 39 posts


diolma posted Thu, 27 April 2006 at 2:22 PM

Khai?

I did read what Drac posted.

In particular the bit:

" When W32.Polip is installed, it performs the following actions:

  1. Infects .scr and .exe files when they are opened or executed on the compromised computer.
  2. Hides its presence on the compromised computer by injecting its code into running processes.
  3. Attempts to spread by sharing infected files on the Gnutella file sharing network, even if the Gnutella software isn't installed on the compromised computer.
  4. Tries to lower security settings by deleting certain files relating to antivirus software.

".
That doesn't tell me what effect it has on the .exe/scr  files, how I recognise it nor how I know if I've got it.

I'm going to run a scan tonight, just in case (it has to be overnight, I have 2 x 120 gig drives and it takes about 6 hrs for a full scan..).

But I don't use Norton. McCaffee may or may not find it.....

Cheers,
Diolma