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The Conficker worm is only third

Every month, ESET compiles a top list of computer viruses worldwide, ...

Virus Messenger - Messages from the MSNworm worm

The MSNworm.GM worm tries to get onto as many computers as possible via instant messengers, hiding behind various image files. The MSNworm.GM worm — similar to the previous variants — primarily...

The MSNWorm worm spreads on Windows Live Messenger

The MSNWorm.GI worm uses Windows Live Messenger's instant messaging services to try to get on as many computers as possible. The worm named MSNWorm.GI has one purpose: to infect as many computers as possible. THE...

The Conficker worm spreads very quickly

In recent days, the number of computers infected by the Conficker worm has increased significantly worldwide. However, it is possible to defend against the harmful program effectively and simply. Conficker, also known as...

Virus Messenger - Worm blackmails users

The Randsom.A worm paralyzes infected computers by encrypting the files stored on them, and then tries to get money by doing so. Symantec and Isidor Security Center reported that another ransomware worm...

Worm in the Department of Defense

Some computers of the US Department of Defense have been infected by a long-known and spreading worm. The US Department of Defense has admitted that a worm has entered its network, causing immediate...

Hospitals were paralyzed by a worm

A long-known worm caused serious disruptions and two-day system shutdowns in three London hospitals. The Mytob worm has been trying to cause damage to computers since 2005. Since its first appearance, there have been many variants...

Virus Messenger - The Gaut.A worm is spread by involving chat programs

Google Talk and Yahoo! Messenger users are at risk of the Gaut.A worm. The Gaut.A worm downloaded a configuration file from a remote server. Based on this, you can send messages and make further changes to...

Virus Messenger - Firewall is damaged by the Yahlover worm

The Yahlover.DH worm spreads through network shares and tries to disable computers' firewalls. The Yahlover.DH worm primarily spreads via network drives and shares. The worm is the...

The Pecoan worm is kind to postcards

The Pecoan.AD worm tries to collect email addresses in large quantities and flood their mailboxes with spam. The Pecoan.AD worm primarily spreads via removable storage devices. The infected...

The Savix worm is doing math

Savix not only tests the protection capabilities of computers, but also the mathematical knowledge of users. The Savix worm copies its own files to the root directory of the most frequently used drives. Of these, the...

The Hannuch worm is a trick with Windows

The Hannuch.A worm tries to spread on pen drives after changing some Windows settings. The Hannuch.A worm spreads in the form of a copy.exe file, primarily through removable drives. As soon as you find a...