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Full Name:
W32.Licat Worm Websearch
Type: Worm
Also Known as: Uglyphotos Licat.a Licat.b Licat.c Licat.d Licat.e Licant.f variants
SG Index: 8 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against W32.Licat Worm:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • 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: The link looks like a website or jpg, usually propogates via IM, but may be web based in some variants. Once you click the link, the worm will be downloaded to your computer and attack MSN messenger replacing it with another file.

    The worm will send it self to all contacts on target's MSN list, and then download and install numerous malware and spyware applications- notably dollar revenue.
    Screenshots:
    W32.Licat Worm
       
    Properties:
  •  Adds other software
  •  Allows remote connect
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  High Bandwidth
  •  Installs functionaly unrelated software bundle
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Opens ports
  •  Redirects searches
  •  Shows 3rd party Advertising
  •  Shows Advertisements
  •  Stealth Tactics
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