Worm.Phorpiex.B
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 539 |
| First Seen: | August 16, 2011 |
| Last Seen: | November 4, 2022 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The detection of Worm.Phorpiex.B on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires immediate attention. This report provides an overview of the detected threat, its characteristics, and steps to remove it from your system. It is essential to understand that worms like Worm.Phorpiex.B can cause significant damage to your system and compromise your personal data if not addressed promptly.
Table of Contents
What Is Worm.Phorpiex.B?
Worm.Phorpiex.B is identified as a worm, which is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread to other computers without the need for human interaction. Worms often exploit vulnerabilities in operating systems or applications to infect systems. The name Worm.Phorpiex.B suggests it is a variant of a known worm, but without specific details, it's crucial to focus on general removal and protection strategies.
How Worm.Phorpiex.B Operates
Worms like Worm.Phorpiex.B typically operate by scanning for vulnerable systems, exploiting those vulnerabilities to gain access, and then using the infected system to spread to others. They can also install additional malware, steal information, or disrupt system operations. Understanding how worms operate is key to preventing their spread and mitigating their impact.
These malicious programs can spread through various means, including network connections, email attachments, infected software downloads, and infected external devices. Their ability to self-replicate makes them particularly dangerous, as they can quickly spread across a network, causing widespread damage.
Symptoms of Infection
Symptoms of a worm infection can vary but often include slowed system performance, frequent crashes, unfamiliar programs or icons, and unexpected changes to system settings. Additionally, if the worm is designed to steal data or install additional malware, you might notice unauthorized access to your personal files or unusual network activity.
- Unexplained increases in network activity
- New, unfamiliar icons or programs
- System crashes or instability
- Pop-ups or other unwanted advertising
How to Remove Worm.Phorpiex.B
- Boot into Safe Mode with Networking: This will help prevent the worm from loading and make it easier to remove. To do this, restart your computer, and as it boots up, press the F8 key repeatedly until you see the Advanced Boot Options screen. Use the arrow keys to select Safe Mode with Networking and press Enter.
- Perform a Full Scan with a Reputable Tool: Use an anti-malware tool like SpyHunter to scan your system for the worm and other malware. Make sure your anti-malware software is updated with the latest definitions before running the scan.
- Uninstall Suspicious Programs: Go through your installed programs and remove any that you don't recognize or that were installed without your knowledge. To do this, go to the Control Panel, click on Programs and Features (in Windows) or Applications (in macOS), and look for any suspicious programs. Select the program you want to uninstall and click Uninstall.
- Reset Your Browser Settings: Worms can often modify browser settings. Resetting Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or whatever browser you use can help remove unwanted changes. To reset your browser, go to its settings, look for the option to reset settings, and follow the prompts.
- Reboot and Re-scan: After removing the worm and any associated malware, reboot your system to ensure all changes take effect. Then, perform another scan with your anti-malware tool to confirm that the threat has been successfully removed.
Conclusion
Removing Worm.Phorpiex.B from your system requires careful steps to ensure all components of the malware are eliminated. It's also crucial to take preventive measures to protect your system from future infections, including keeping your operating system and software up to date, using strong antivirus software, and being cautious when opening email attachments or downloading files from the internet. By understanding how worms operate and taking proactive steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of infection and keep your system secure.
Aliases
15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.
| Antivirus Vendor | Detection |
|---|---|
| AVG | Inject.NDR |
| Fortinet | W32/Agent.WTA!tr |
| Ikarus | Trojan-Dropper |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | Downloader-FLQ!038CCAC1DF23 |
| AntiVir | TR/Injector.300368 |
| Avast | Win32:Inject-AXX [Trj] |
| Symantec | Trojan.Fakeavlock |
| McAfee | Downloader-FLQ |
| Antiy-AVL | Trojan/Win32.FakeAv.gen |
| Kaspersky | Trojan.Win32.Inject.csit |
| eSafe | Win32.TRCrypt.XPACK |
| CAT-QuickHeal | Worm.Dorkbot.A |
| AVG | Dropper.Generic8.QNK |
| McAfee-GW-Edition | BackDoor-FAQI!72ECA05C3D4E |
| AntiVir | TR/RogueericKD.931340 |
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.
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | winsvo.exe | 052ee54d0f080e7e0f9cff86f06e7f81 | 67 |
| 2. | winsvr.exe | 9605509c7bc781a89600f7fccc82ea19 | 58 |
| 3. | winmgr.exe | 038ccac1df233bc48cfb1d7205bdced6 | 29 |
| 4. | winsvc.exe | 8d3eedd1a7005e1c2c59ac86f6e7977b | 11 |
| 5. | wincrs.exe | 8affbe4aea375937ebaec452165c938f | 7 |
| 6. | winsvn.exe | 982ba46297e8b0bac8cc7ad303ca4797 | 4 |
| 7. | csrss.exe | 1815f518aa0f3dd3e666bf7734af5872 | 3 |
| 8. | winstu.exe | 2431951097c37533065ddd87323ec192 | 3 |
| 9. | 9334911124.exe | 015475207d5f3954b4a964ae05030afb | 1 |
| 10. | 2828699719.exe | b19f4261eb8ac80b3fa30545da134ef8 | 1 |
| 11. | IMG2638728-JPG.scr | 9b1c227d8bed48135cbb65666a8f24a6 | 1 |
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.Phorpiex.B |
|---|---|
| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
016573fe93b9b8bae83fca9d7726c287
SHA1:
d97195d05bec31dbf833da5c26bb7cbc868c8504
SHA256:
070681C71455E82E214941F59A93CBAC59028D000FE45697F022F8EBE684EEC6
File Size:
4.30 MB, 4302336 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have relocations information
- File doesn't have security information
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is GUI application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_GUI)
- File is Native application (NOT .NET application)
- File is not packed
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- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
File Icons
File Icons
This section displays icon resources found within family samples. Malware often replicates icons commonly associated with legitimate software to mislead users into believing the malware is safe.
File Traits
- HighEntropy
- imgui
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 13,493 |
|---|---|
| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 20 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 13,319 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 154 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
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