Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548

The Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 Worm is a dangerous malware infection with the capacity to infect RAR files. Files with the RAR extension are compressed archives which are used to reduce the size of a particular file (by compressing it) or to divide a large file into small, manageable pieces. Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 has the capacity to corrupt RAR archives by inserting its executable file into the infected archive. Some characteristics that make Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 particularly dangerous include the following:

• Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 can connect to a remote server in order to download malicious executable files. These can be used to perform dangerous operations on the infected computer system, including stealing private information or allowing criminals to gain unauthorized access to the victim's computer.
• Like most worms, Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 spreads by creating multiple copies of itself onto all memory devices connected to the victim's computer, the infected computer's hard drive and shared network folders. However, Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 stands out in that Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 also searches for RAR archives and inserts its executable into the archive. Since RAR files are often used to share information between computer users (due to their reduced size and manageable pieces), his is an effective way for Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 to spread indiscriminately. Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548's executable will have one of the following names: secret.exe, AVIRA_License.exe, Warcraft_money.exe, CS16.exe, Update.exe, private.exe, Autoruns.exe, Tutorial.exe, Autorun.exe, Readme.exe, Real.exe, readme.exe, Keygen.exe, or Avast_keygen.exe.
• The presence of Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 can damage a RAR file or the file system of a removable memory device. It can also make the infected computer system become unresponsive, unstable, and slower than normal.

Dealing with a Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 Worm Infection

The main problem when dealing with a worm infection of any kind is the fact that worms are designed to spread on their own by creating multiple copies of themselves. Because of this, they tend to be quite resilient to manual removal, as it is quite difficult to catch all copies of the worm on the infected computer as well as reverting the changes made to the Windows Registry and system settings. ESG security analysts recommend removing Win32.HLLW.Autoruner.64548 with a reliable anti-malware program. It is also important to scan all removable memory devices that have come into contact with the infected computer system and all other computers on the infected computer's network.