Threat Database Worms Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf

Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf

By JubileeX in Worms

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 6,484
Threat Level: 10 % (Normal)
Infected Computers: 1,779
First Seen: June 25, 2013
Last Seen: September 19, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf is a worm, which prolifertaes as an 'autorun.inf' file. Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf creates the 'autorun' file to help it circulate and corrupt other PCs through network and local drives, and removable devices, such as a USB flash drive. Once activated, Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf checks for drives on the compromised PC, incorporating network and local drives, and removable devices such as USB flash drives. Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf replicates itself in the file 'safedrv.exe' within the root directory of any drive it finds. Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf creates an 'autorun.inf' file to ensure 'safedrv.exe' launches automatically when the drive is opened using Windows Explorer.

File System Details

Worm:Win32/Yeltminky.A!inf may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. safedrv.exe
2. autorun.inf

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