Downadup/Conficker worm
First version of this worm is known from december 2008. Nowadays it has 300+ several variants. More information could be found in Virus Lab Blog.
I-Worm/Nuwar
Propagation method of new Nuwar variant is still similar to its precedessors. Spammed mails with link in IP format directs users to the worm web pages where the users are prompted to download one of the worm files with the name funny.exe. Names of other downloadable files are kickme.exe and foolsday.exe. AVG detects this threat as I-Worm/Nuwar.R.
I-Worm/Nuwar
New Nuwar variant spreading method is similar to Nuwar.L last month propagation. Spammed emails are brief containing link in IP format to currently working pages with worm. Compromised page code is changed and and as a result user is prompted to download file with worm. Downloaded filename is valentine.exe it’s about 110 - 130kB long and it’s detected by AVG as I-Worm/Nuwar.N
I-Worm/Nuwar
We have a new wave of spammed mail messages containing link directing users to website where the worm could be downloaded. Emails contains short text and IP address of currently working pages with worm. In this case downloaded filename is withlove.exe and it’s about 115kB in size. Websites and worm files changes every few minutes. AVG detects withlove.exe as I-Worm/Nuwar.L.
Win32/Mabezat.A
In last few days we`ve registered a larger amount of PE files infected by this virus. Win32/Mabezat is polymorphic file infector which infects PE files. More information could be found in our Virus Encyclopedia.
Antivirus Software for Windows
Antivirus software is must-have protection. This review picks the best antivirus software based on its virus detection abilities, features, and breadth of protection. Includes both Windows XP and Windows Vista antivirus protection.
Macintosh Antivirus Software
It’s true - Mac viruses really do exist, although fewer viruses target the Mac OS compared to Windows. In addition, cross-platfrom threats, such as many of the Office macro viruses, can also be a problem for Apple Macintosh users. Here are the best and worst apples in Mac antivirus software.
Review: Free Antivirus
Free antivirus software may be the only option for those on a limited budget. The question, of course, is how well free antivirus software protects your PC, how easy is it to use, and if something goes wrong will you be left out in the cold? The answers may surprise you. This review looks at three free antivirus solutions: AntiVir PersonalEdition Classic, AVAST 4 Home Edition, and AVG Free Edition.
Disable Autorun
The Windows autorun feature enables CDs to play automatically when inserted in the drive. Removable and thumb drives use the same autorun feature to load files when the drives are plugged into the USB port. Malware relies on this autorun feature to spread from thumb drive to PC. Here’s how to disable the autorun feature to prevent malware from spreading.
How to Remove GoogleUpdate.exe
Google Chrome and an untold number of other Google applications may install an update mechanism named googleupdate.exe, googleupdater.exe, or something similar. GoogleUpdate may continually attempt to access the Internet without requesting permission and without providing an option to disable it. This behavior may persist even after the parent application has been removed. While there’s no single way to rid the system of googleupdate, the following tips provide the common install locations.
Downadup/Conficker worm
First version of this worm is known from december 2008. Nowadays it has 300+ several variants. More information could be found in Virus Lab Blog.
I-Worm/Nuwar
Propagation method of new Nuwar variant is still similar to its precedessors. Spammed mails with link in IP format directs users to the worm web pages where the users are prompted to download one of the worm files with the name funny.exe. Names of other downloadable files are kickme.exe and foolsday.exe. AVG detects this threat as I-Worm/Nuwar.R.
I-Worm/Nuwar
New Nuwar variant spreading method is similar to Nuwar.L last month propagation. Spammed emails are brief containing link in IP format to currently working pages with worm. Compromised page code is changed and and as a result user is prompted to download file with worm. Downloaded filename is valentine.exe it’s about 110 - 130kB long and it’s detected by AVG as I-Worm/Nuwar.N
I-Worm/Nuwar
We have a new wave of spammed mail messages containing link directing users to website where the worm could be downloaded. Emails contains short text and IP address of currently working pages with worm. In this case downloaded filename is withlove.exe and it’s about 115kB in size. Websites and worm files changes every few minutes. AVG detects withlove.exe as I-Worm/Nuwar.L.
Win32/Mabezat.A
In last few days we`ve registered a larger amount of PE files infected by this virus. Win32/Mabezat is polymorphic file infector which infects PE files. More information could be found in our Virus Encyclopedia.
Downadup/Conficker worm
First version of this worm is known from december 2008. Nowadays it has 300+ several variants. More information could be found in Virus Lab Blog.
I-Worm/Nuwar
Propagation method of new Nuwar variant is still similar to its precedessors. Spammed mails with link in IP format directs users to the worm web pages where the users are prompted to download one of the worm files with the name funny.exe. Names of other downloadable files are kickme.exe and foolsday.exe. AVG detects this threat as I-Worm/Nuwar.R.
I-Worm/Nuwar
New Nuwar variant spreading method is similar to Nuwar.L last month propagation. Spammed emails are brief containing link in IP format to currently working pages with worm. Compromised page code is changed and and as a result user is prompted to download file with worm. Downloaded filename is valentine.exe it’s about 110 - 130kB long and it’s detected by AVG as I-Worm/Nuwar.N
I-Worm/Nuwar
We have a new wave of spammed mail messages containing link directing users to website where the worm could be downloaded. Emails contains short text and IP address of currently working pages with worm. In this case downloaded filename is withlove.exe and it’s about 115kB in size. Websites and worm files changes every few minutes. AVG detects withlove.exe as I-Worm/Nuwar.L.
Win32/Mabezat.A
In last few days we`ve registered a larger amount of PE files infected by this virus. Win32/Mabezat is polymorphic file infector which infects PE files. More information could be found in our Virus Encyclopedia.