W32/P2PWorm
Threat risk
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Detection files published:
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Description created:
2003-06-20 |
Description updated:
2003-06-20 |
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Alias:
Generic Peer-to-Peer worm |
Spreading mechanism
Network | |
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Payload:
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Summary
This is something possibly viral that is detected by Norman Sandbox.
W32/P2PWorm is a common description of a worm spreading over P2P networks.
If the Sandbox detects something unknown like this, you should first make sure that your Norman antivirus installation is completely up-to-date. If your installation is outdated, the Sandbox may have detected a virus that has recently been added to the definition files.
If an up-to-date Norman installation still detects the file in question as W32/P2PWorm, Norman has not included it in the virus definition files. If it were in the definition files it would have been given a distinct name and regular detection would have been added. The sandbox should always give a short analysis whether the malicious program is a worm or a virus. This can be found in the log file or in your message console.
Removal
Norman's antivirus products should be able to quarantine anything that is detected by the Sandbox. However, the Sandbox is not able to repair any infected file, nor will it change any Registry settings or other changes the malicious program may have invoked on your system.
General information about removal of malicious software
Norman's antivirus products are in general able to remove all malicious software that is detected.
Some malware, however, uses techniques that the general product does not remove sufficiantly. We have therefore developed the free product Norman Malware Cleaner. Please use the latest version of this program from the link below - if your Norman antivirus is unable to clean-up the infection.
| Usage | Title | Comment |
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| Stopping network share infectors | ||
| Cleaning of back-up folders on Windows Me and XP |
