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Worm.Win32.AutoRun.dtbv

Posted: December 17, 2014

Threat Metric

Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 82
First Seen: December 17, 2014
Last Seen: August 3, 2022
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Worm.Win32.Autorun.dtbv infection is a worm that often distributes itself via AutoRun exploits that involve removable hard drive devices and network-shared folders. In some cases, rogue anti-malware products display a fake alert message that your system has been infected with Worm.Win32.Autorun.dtbv, however, that does not mean you are actually infected. Once in your system, Worm.Win32.Autorun.dtbv may gather Yahoo IM contacts and later send spam messages to them, containing replicated version of the worm itself. Moreover, worms such as Worm.Win32.Autorun.dtbv may disable the use of Control Panel, Task Manager, Registry Editor as well as Folder Options. All of them are crucial for the health of your computer. Consequently, computer security experts advise users to utilize a legitimate anti-malware product and remove Worm.Win32.Autorun.dtbv as soon as possible.

Aliases

W32.Imaut.AAWorm:Win32/Nuqel.AEW32/Autorun.worm.cs.virusWorm.Win32.AutoRun.dtbv
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