W32.Motsys
Aliases: W32/Motsys
Variants: W32.Motsys!html
Classification: Malware
Category: Computer Worm
Status: Active and Spreading
Spreading: Slow
Geographical info: N/A
Removal: Easy
Platform: W32
Discovered: 14 Nov 2007
Damage: Low
Characteristics: The W32.Motsys worm is a malware that propagates by copying its malicious code to removable drives it can locate in the compromised computer system. This worm is known for adding the tag
W32.Motsys Removal Tool
If you have Malware on your computer it will cause annoyances and will damage your system. You should either:
A. Manually remove the infected files from your computer, or
B. Automatically scan your system using trusted software
A. Manually remove the infected files from your computer, or
B. Automatically scan your system using trusted software
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More details about W32.Motsys
The W32.Motsys worm will automatically create files in the .exe, .dll and .inf extensions once launched in the target system. It will then go on to create numerous changes to the Windows registry starting with creating its own startup entry so that it runs each time Windows starts. This malware will likewise create registry entries to disable the Windows Task Manager utility and the Windows Update Access. In addition, the worm will create registry entries to configure some file extensions to remain hidden. Next, the malware will attempt to establish a connection to some predetermined websites and then delete all files with the .GHO extension. This worm will then copy its code as an executable file to all removable drives it can find the system.This security threat will then proceed to create its autorun.inf file. This autorun file will enable the worm to execute in the event that the removable drive it has infected with its code is run in a different machine. The W32.Motsys then goes on to add the tag
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