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W32.Navidad.16896 |
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Worm |
| Danger Level: |
8 |
| Category Description: |
Virus-like program that spreads automatically to other computers by sending itself out by email or by any other means. A program that propagates itself by attacking other machines and copying itself to the affected machine.
Worms have self-replicating code that travels from machine to machine by various means. A worms first objective is merely propagation. Worms can be destructive depending on what payload they have been given. Worms may replace files, but do not insert themselves into files. |
| Comment: |
Wintask.exe is a process which is registered as the W32.Navidad.16896 (Symantec) worm. This virus is distributed via the Internet through e-mail and comes in the form of an e-mail message, in the hopes that you open the hostile attachment. The worm has its own SMTP engine which means it gathers E-mails from your local computer and re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. It is a registered security risk and should be removed immediately. |
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