WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm

WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm Description

WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm is a malignant network-aware worm which invades the targeted computer system stealthily without a PC user’s permission and knowledge. WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm uses available network resources to spread and replicate itself further. WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm may display annoying pop-up ads, slow down your PC and cause unwanted system crashes. WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm connects to a remote server so that it can track your browsing habits and transmit them to attackers. WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm can also reset your account settings, change your default homepage and redirect you to unwanted malicious websites. Uninstall WORM/Nyxem.BK.worm immediately upon detection.

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Technical Details

File System Modifications

Tutorials: If you wish to learn how to remove malware components manually, you can read the tutorials on how to find malware, kill unwanted processes, remove malicious DLLs and delete other harmful files. Always be sure to back up your PC before making any changes.

The following files were created in the system:

# File Name

1 %UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kjkkklklj.bat setupapp7070010000.exe

#	File Name
1	%UserProfile%\Local Settings\Temp\kjkkklklj.bat setupapp7070010000.exe

Registry Modifications

Tutorial: To edit and delete registry entries manually, read the tutorial on how to remove malicious registry entries.

Tip & Warning: Editing and removing the wrong registry keys can severely damage your PC, so remember to backup your Windows Registry! To optimize your Windows Registry and speed up your PC, download RegHunter's registry cleaner.

The following newly produced Registry Values are:
HKEY..\..\..\..{Subkeys}HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\SimpleShlExtHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Download 'RunInvalidSignatures' ='1'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings 'ProxyServer' = 'http=127.0.0.1:5555'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Associations 'LowRiskFileTypes' = '.exe'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Protection Center'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run 'Protection Center'vHKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce 'SelfdelNT'

Posted: October 13, 2011 | By SpywareRemove