Worm.Autorun.UZ
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 34 |
| First Seen: | December 8, 2010 |
| Last Seen: | May 14, 2019 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Worm.Autorun.UZ on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This worm is designed to replicate and spread to other systems, potentially causing harm to your data and compromising your privacy. It is essential to understand the nature of this threat and take prompt action to remove it from your system.
Table of Contents
What Is Worm.Autorun.UZ?
Worm.Autorun.UZ is a type of malware that can infect your system without your knowledge or consent. The name "Worm" suggests that it is a self-replicating program that can spread to other systems through various means, such as network connections, removable drives, or infected software downloads. The ".Autorun" part of the name may indicate that the worm uses the autorun feature in Windows to launch itself automatically when a removable drive is inserted.
How Worm.Autorun.UZ Operates
Once Worm.Autorun.UZ infects your system, it can operate in various ways to achieve its goals. It may create copies of itself and spread to other systems, or it may attempt to download and install additional malware components. The worm may also try to steal sensitive information, such as login credentials or personal data, and transmit it to its creators. Worm.Autorun.UZ can also modify system settings, disable security software, and create backdoors to allow remote access to your system.
Symptoms of Infection
If your system is infected with Worm.Autorun.UZ, you may notice various symptoms, such as slow system performance, frequent crashes, or unusual network activity. You may also see unfamiliar programs or icons on your desktop, or receive unexpected pop-ups or alerts. In some cases, the worm may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to detect without the use of security software.
- Unexplained changes to system settings or configuration
- Appearance of unfamiliar programs or files
- Increased network activity or unusual traffic patterns
- System crashes or freezes
- Slow system performance or responsiveness
How to Remove Worm.Autorun.UZ
- Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the worm from loading and to allow for internet access.
- Use a reputable anti-malware tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and detect any malware components.
- Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the infection.
- Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or add-ons.
- Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your anti-malware tool to ensure that all malware components have been removed.
Conclusion
Removing Worm.Autorun.UZ from your system requires careful attention to detail and a thorough understanding of the malware's behavior. By following the steps outlined above and using reputable security software, you can help to ensure the removal of the worm and prevent future infections. It is also essential to maintain good security practices, such as regularly updating your operating system and software, using strong passwords, and avoiding suspicious downloads or email attachments.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| McAfee | Artemis!75EBAA5FBCA4 |
| AVG | Cryptic.BIX |
| AntiVir | TR/Kazy.4530.9 |
| NOD32 | Win32/Adware.SecurityEssentials |
| Sophos | NirCmd |
| ClamAV | PUA.Tool.Nirsofer.NirCmd |
| eSafe | Virus in password protected archive |
| McAfee | Artemis!11E6E93336D4 |
| AVG | Agent2.BWFL |
| Ikarus | Gen.Variant.Kazy |
| AhnLab-V3 | Trojan/Win32.Inject |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Heuristic.LooksLike.Win32.SuspiciousPE.J |
| AntiVir | TR/Inject.ayhi |
| F-Secure | Trojan-Downloader:W32/Renos.gen!N |
| Sophos | Sus/UnkPacker |
File System Details
| # | File Name | MD5 |
Detections
Detections: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on
infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ComboFix.exe | 75ebaa5fbca46fb6fa7d1eb0470dae7a | 9 |
| 2. | wscntfy.exe | 451683e568a63a1e4b2fa21aa52e7512 | 3 |
| 3. | AdobeUpdate.exe | c3f0f17064497e5b3fc2a747e07b45bd | 3 |
| 4. | x41.exe | 2fd98449a1d925a2546d45ee5995d87e | 3 |
| 5. | recyclebin.exe | d0daf59668cc972e892b0b18e329be81 | 2 |
| 6. | SE2011.exe | 9177695f562ddc4ff3f52a5286fb8757 | 2 |
| 7. | servicess.exe | b69569d741ba7202e35050da8079c7ec | 1 |
| 8. | cpwr.exe | 1c671e1f7c081187435114a15eb90e59 | 1 |
