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Looksky Websearch   Read More
Type: Worm
Also Known as: W32.Looksky.F@mm(Symantec) W32/Loosky-K(SOPHOS)
SG Index: 6 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Looksky:
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: Virus-like program that spreads automatically to other computers by sending itself out by email or by any other means. A program that propagates itself by attacking other machines and copying itself to the affected machine.

    Worms have self-replicating code that travels from machine to machine by various means. A worms first objective is merely propagation. Worms can be destructive depending on what payload they have been given. Worms may replace files, but do not insert themselves into files.
    Comment: Spreads by sending a copy of the worm to email addresses from the Windows address book.
    Logs passwords and email addresses to a file named attrib.ini in the %windir%\system32 directory.
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Attacks security software
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Logs keystrokes
  •  Opens ports
  •  Sends mail
  •  Stealth Tactics
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