Worm.Generic.24461
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| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 53 |
| First Seen: | May 3, 2012 |
| Last Seen: | March 15, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
If your security software is detecting Worm.Generic.24461, this may mean that your computer system is infected with one of any number of malware threats. Often, this name identifies worms in the MyDoom family of malware, although Worm.Generic.24461 can be utilized to designate many worms that are distributed through spam email. Usually, Worm.Generic.24461 worm infections have the capacity to spread through a network, through external memory devices, and will often have the ability to establish a backdoor into the infected computer system.
ESG security researchers consider that the presence of Worm.Generic.24461 on your computer system is a high-level threat that should be dealt with immediately. Most of the time, Worm.Generic.24461 will not display explicit symptoms. Like most worms, multiple copies of the threat will exist, making manual removal of Worm.Generic.24461 nearly impossible. A reliable anti-malware application should be used to scan your computer system and remove Worm.Generic.24461 automatically.
How Worm.Generic.24461 Spreads from One Computer to Another
Unlike Trojans, worms have the capacity to spread on their own from one computer system to another. Because of this, keeping your computer safe also helps to protect computers that are in direct or indirect contact with your machine. Worm.Generic.24461 worm infections can spread out in several ways. Worm.Generic.24461 will often use the infected computer system's email accounts in order to send out malicious email messages containing a copy of Worm.Generic.24461 in an attachment. They will also detect shared folders and drives, making copies of themselves that can then spread to other computers on a local network.
The most common way in which worms spread is through external memory devices. As part of its installation process, a Worm.Generic.24461 worm will detect all drives connected to the infected computer system and then create copies of itself on those drives. It will also create an Autorun file that allows Worm.Generic.24461 to run and install itself automatically as soon as the device is plugged in. Some Worm.Generic.24461 worms can search for folders that contain content shared on peer-to-peer networks. Then, computers connecting to the infected computer system may end up downloading a copy of Worm.Generic.24461 through programs like Kazaa or Ares. It is important not to be misled by the term 'generic', Worm.Generic.24461 worms are extremely dangerous and can spread very quickly if left untreated.
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