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W32/Stup.worm

Posted: July 13, 2010

W32/Stup.worm is a devious computer virus that spreads by copying itself across networks shares. W32/Stup.worm is programmed to mutate, which makes it especially difficult to manually detect and remove. W32/Stup.worm can create a conduit through which remote attackers can access the compromised computer. Additional malware programs may also be installed onto a PC via W32/Stup.worm. Securing your system with an effective anti-spyware application can prevent W32/Stup.worm from causing further damage.

Aliases

Mal/VBDldr-C, Mal/VBDldr-C (Sophos)
Trojan:Win32/Provis!rts (Microsoft)
Trojan.VB (Ikarus)

File System Modifications

  • The following files were created in the system:
    # File Name
    1 %Windir%\system32572.exe

Registry Modifications

  • The following newly produced Registry Values are:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\..{RunKeys}[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]
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