Threat Database Worms Worm.Tlowdis.A

Worm.Tlowdis.A

By CagedTech in Worms
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Threat Scorecard

Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 1
First Seen: November 30, 2010
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The detection of Worm.Tlowdis.A on your system indicates a potential security threat that requires attention. This report provides an overview of the detected threat, its characteristics, and steps to remove it from your system.

What Is Worm.Tlowdis.A?

Worm.Tlowdis.A is a type of malware that has been detected on your system. The term "worm" refers to a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread to other systems without the need for human interaction. Worms can cause significant damage to systems and networks by consuming bandwidth, stealing sensitive information, and installing additional malware.

How Worm.Tlowdis.A Operates

Malware like Worm.Tlowdis.A typically operates by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing it. Once installed, the malware can communicate with its creators or other infected systems to receive instructions or transmit stolen data. Worms can also modify system settings, create backdoors, and disable security software to maintain their presence on the system.

  • Exploiting software vulnerabilities to gain access to the system
  • Using social engineering tactics to trick users into installing the malware
  • Communicating with command and control servers to receive instructions
  • Modifying system settings to maintain persistence and evade detection

Symptoms of Infection

Systems infected with Worm.Tlowdis.A may exhibit various symptoms, including slower performance, increased network activity, and unexpected changes to system settings. Users may also notice suspicious programs or processes running in the background, or receive alerts from security software. In some cases, the malware may not exhibit any noticeable symptoms, making it difficult to detect without the use of security software.

  • Slow system performance
  • Increased network activity
  • Unexpected changes to system settings
  • Suspicious programs or processes running in the background

How to Remove Worm.Tlowdis.A

  1. Boot your system in Safe Mode with Networking to prevent the malware from loading
  2. Use a reputable malware removal tool, such as SpyHunter, to perform a full scan of your system and remove any detected threats
  3. Uninstall any suspicious programs or applications that may be related to the malware
  4. Reset your web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, to their default settings to remove any malicious extensions or settings
  5. Reboot your system and perform another full scan with your malware removal tool to ensure that the threat has been fully removed

Conclusion

Removing Worm.Tlowdis.A from your system requires careful attention to detail and a comprehensive approach to ensure that all components of the malware are removed. By following the steps outlined in this report, you can help to protect your system and prevent further damage from this threat. It is also essential to maintain good security practices, such as keeping your software up to date, using strong passwords, and being cautious when opening email attachments or clicking on links from unknown sources.

Aliases

15 security vendors flagged this file as malicious.

Antivirus Vendor Detection
Panda Trj/CI.A
AVG Generic2_c.DIG
Ikarus Trojan-Dropper.Gen2
Sunbelt Trojan.Win32.Generic!SB.0
Microsoft Worm:Win32/Tlowdis.A
a-squared Trojan-Dropper.Gen2!IK
Sophos Mal/Generic-L
McAfee-GW-Edition Trojan.Meredrop.A.3303
AntiVir TR/Meredrop.A.3303
Comodo Heur.Suspicious
BitDefender Trojan.Generic.3192059
Kaspersky Worm.Win32.AutoIt.ta
Avast VBS:Malware-gen
Symantec W32.Imaut.CN
NOD32 Win32/Autoit.NFK

File System Details

Worm.Tlowdis.A may create the following file(s):
# File Name MD5 Detections
1. svchost.exe 1f442196ab72ab984a8d937c20fbe7cb 1