Full Name:	W32.USBWorm Websearch   Read More
Type:	Worm
SG Index:	4 [Explain]
Removal tools:	List of products that detect/remove/protect against W32.USBWorm: 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:	W32.USBWorm spreads through USB drives. Prevents user from using Firefox, shows message which reads, "I DNT HATE MOZILLA BUT USE IE OR ELSE..." The message header reads, "USE INTERNET EXPLORER YOU DOPE." Firefox is then closed by force. Also blocks "Orkut" and "YouTube" sites.
Screenshots:	Infected FireFox
Properties:	Autostarts/Stays Resident  No EULA present  No standard Uninstaller  Non-closeable ads  Stealth Tactics

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