Threat Database Worms Win32/Snowflake.A

Win32/Snowflake.A

By Sumo3000 in Worms

Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 10
First Seen: December 14, 2011
Last Seen: January 4, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Win32/Snowflake.A is a hazardous worm that penetrates into the compromised PC system through malicious spam email attachments. Once opened, Win32/Snowflake.A installs itself onto your PC system and looks for contact lists in email programs. When Win32/Snowflake.A finds contacts, it replicates itself and proliferates to everyone on your list. Win32/Snowflake.A will change your desktop to a snowflake picture with the words 'Snowflake on the desktop'. The main aim of Win32/Snowflake.A is to download advertising applications, which earn money for attackers. Win32/Snowflake.A will also show pop-up ads and lead to browser diversions. Remove Win32/Snowflake.A immediately after detection.

File System Details

Win32/Snowflake.A may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. time.ini

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