W32.Netsky.AE@mm is a mass-mailing worm.
1. Copies it body to the following files:
%System%\bloodred.exe
%System%\Windows_kernel32.exe
%Windir%\bloodred.zip (A zipped copy of the worm. The file name within is Urgent_Info.pif.)
%System%\base64exe.sys (detected as W32.Netsky.AE@mm!enc)
%System%\base64zip.sys (detected as W32.Netsky.AE@mm!enc)
2. Adds the value:
"Microsoft Kernel"="%System%\Windows_kernel32.exe"
to registry Run key.
3. Infects the HOSTS file.
Blocks access to antiviral sites and to Microsoft update.
4. Sends e-mails.
Removal:
Remove it from startup using RegRun Startup Optimizer.
Restore the HOSTS file using RegRun Anti-Spyware.
Stop the service and set it to disabled state.
Remove files.
Removal: %System%\bloodred.exe is removed by RegRun.
Read more... Removal instructions...
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UnHackMe - easy removal Rootkits/Adware/Spyware.
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RegRun Security Suite - removal and protection.
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RegRun Reanimator - free removal tool.
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