Win32/Bflient

Win32/Bflient is a family of worms that are classified by SpywareRemove.com malware analysts (as well as all reputable brands of PC security companies) as high-level threats. In addition to basic worm functions – such as being able to create copies of themselves or spread via removable drives – Win32/Bflient worms may also create backdoors that allow criminals to take over your PC. Backdoor vulnerabilities by Win32/Bflient may allow your computer to be used for DDoS crimes, enable criminals to steal personal information or assist with the installation of other PC threats, such as rogue security programs, browser hijackers or viruses. Since Win32/Bflient was recently noted as one of the most prolific PC threats in 2011 by a reputable PC security company, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers recommend that you pay close to attention to network and removable drive security to clamp down on Win32/Bflient's distribution to other computers, including your own.

Win32/Bflient – Worms without a Care in the World for Your Computer's Security

Win32/Bflient encompasses several types of worms that share many basic features in common; some of these variants include Win32.Bflient.B, Win32/Bflient.K and Win32/Bflient.V. Because worms from the Win32/Bflient family are often compressed or otherwise obfuscated to conceal themselves from anti-malware programs, your security software may be unable to detect Win32/Bflient until Win32/Bflient has already infected your PC. Win32/Bflient may also attempt to conceal its files, and although Win32/Bflient worms can duplicate themselves indefinitely, you shouldn't expect to see their files outside of scanner results from competent anti-malware applications.

SpywareRemove.com malware research team warns that you should be particularly aware of propagation methods for Win32/Bflient and similar worms, which include:

• Copying itself to removable drives, such as USB devices. Any PC that shares usage of this device will also be infected by Win32/Bflient once the device is accessed; deliberate interaction with Win32/Bflient's files (which, in any case, are likely to be concealed) is unnecessary.
• Copying itself to network-shared locations on your PC. The means of propagation is similar to the above method, although, in this case, Win32/Bflient relies on another computer accessing the network-shared location instead of a particular device.

Why You Don't Want Win32/Bflient Quietly Whittling Its Way Through Your Firewall

The primary payload for a Win32/Bflient worm involves working its way through your network security to allow hackers to take over your PC via a backdoor. The symptoms of these attacks may or may not be visible as setting changes for your security-related programs, but SpywareRemove.com malware experts note that such attacks always place your PC in danger of:

• Being forced to commit criminal actions such as botnet-based traffic-flooding attacks.
• Suffering from stolen passwords, account names, bank info and other forms of personal information.
• Being attacked by additional PC threats that can be downloaded and installed through Win32/Bflient's backdoor.
• Having attacks made against specific programs, such as web browser redirects or total blockades against anti-malware scanners.

Since backdoor-capable PC threats like Win32/Bflient are always considered high-level dangers to your computer, you should always delete Win32/Bflient ASAP with the best anti-malware programs that you can lay your hands upon. Due to the likelihood of Win32/Bflient creating backup copies of itself, SpywareRemove.com malware researchers caution you to scan your entire PC, rather than specific locations, to be certain of removing all copies of Win32/Bflient in a clean sweep.