Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m

Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m is a network-aware worm that can replicate and spread itself in a variety of different ways. This worm scans all ports on an infected computer and then attempts to spread itself through open ports into other computers and shared network resources that Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m may encounter. Once Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m has infected a computer, Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m attempts to establish a connection with a remote server and download additional malware. ESG PC security researchers recommend handling the Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m worm by treating both the infected computer and any other computer or external memory device that may have come into contact with Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m.
 

How the Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m Worm Can Quickly Spread Out of Control?

The main problem when trying to remove a worm like Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m is that Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m spreads so quickly that it is very difficult to find and eradicate every trace of this malware infection. This is why manual removal of Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m is highly impractical. However, automated removal with an anti-malware program will usually do the job. The Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m worm is a kind of worm that is known as a network-aware worm. This means that this worm is able to monitor network traffic and spread from one computer to the other by taking advantage of any security holes present. Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m can also spread via email. One of the first steps this worm takes after Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m is installed is finding the infected computer's email contacts list and sending out copies of itself to each address on it. The Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m worm can also spread through peer-to-peer applications and through external memory devices.
 

How to Protect Your Network from the Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m Worm?

The most important way you can protect your network from the Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m worm is by using strong, up-to-date firewalls. ESG PC security researchers advise against disabling the firewall to gain higher download speeds or better latency in networked games; this defeats the purpose of a firewall. In fact, your computer is most at risk for a worm infection in those kinds of situations. It often takes a single computer at a LAN party with the Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m worm to infect a whole room of gamers. ESG malware analysts also recommend scanning any removable memory device for malware as soon as it is connected to your computer, and avoiding external memory devices from unknown sources. It is also important to be wary of any abnormal emails or instant messages from people on your contacts list. If you receive messages from people you normally trust that are in a different language, or contain text that seems atypical of how they usually write, it may actually be an automated message from a worm like Worm.Win32.VBKrypt.m.