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Virus Worm Trojan Spyware Other

Worm Email-Worm:W32/Vote
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Worm Worm:W32/PDF
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Worm:W32/Benjamin
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Vote.D
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Vote.B
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Vote
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Deloder
A worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Allaple.A
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Threat Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.KG
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
Threat Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.M
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
Threat Exploit:HTML/Iframe.FileDownload
A program or technique that takes advantage of a vulnerability to remotely access or attack a program, computer or server.
Worm Worm:W32/Sircam
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.E
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.B
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.D
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Nimda.C
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Worm Net-Worm:W32/Nimda
A type of worm that replicates by sending complete, independent copies of itself over a network.
Threat Other:W32/Hidden_items
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
Threat Other:W32/Dropped
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
Trojan Trojan:W32/Trojan
A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.
Trojan Trojan:W32/Trojan-Clicker
Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.
Trojan Trojan-Downloader:W32/Small
This type of trojan secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
Threat Other:W32/VBS
The file appears to be suspicious, is potentially undesirable, or may be structured in a way or has characteristics that resembles known malware. This may indicate the presence of a malware infection, or that the suspect file is malicious.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/NetSky.P
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/VB.BI
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
Worm Worm:Linux/Slapper
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Trojan Trojan-Downloader:W32/Agent
A trojan that secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
Threat Backdoor:W32/Bugbear.K
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/NakedWife
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Bagle.GE
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Threat Hack-Tool:W32/Virtool
A utility designed to access remote computers. It may be used with malicious intent.
Threat Hack-Tool:W32/Hack-Tool
A utility designed to access remote computers. Though legal, a hacktool can be used with malicious intent.
Threat Other:W32/Hoax
A malicious program that does not fall into any other category.
Trojan Trojan-Proxy:W32/Trojan-Proxy
This type of trojan allows unauthorized parties to use the infected computer as a proxy server to access the Internet anonymously.
Threat Adware:W32/FunWeb
This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
Trojan Trojan:W32/Agent
A trojan, or trojan horse, is a seemingly legitimate program which secretly performs other, usually malicious, functions. It is usually user-initiated and does not replicate.
Threat Other:W32/False_Positive
A legitimate file was inadvertently detected as 'infected', 'malicious' or 'suspicious'(also known as a False Positive or a False Alarm).
Trojan Trojan-Downloader:W32/Chymine.A
A trojan that secretly downloads malicious files from a remote server, then installs and executes the files.
Worm Worm:W32/Vobfus.BK
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Worm:W32/Fizzer
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Sober.D
A worm that spreads via e-mail, usually in infected executable e-mail file attachments.
Threat Backdoor:W32/Haxdoor.KI
A remote administration utility which bypasses normal security mechanisms to secretly control a program, computer or network.
Virus Virus:Boot/Stoned.Monkey
A program that secretly and maliciously integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.
Worm Worm:W32/Welchi
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Mydoom.B
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Trojan Trojan:SymbOS/Skulls.D
Also known as a trojan horse program, this is a deceptive program that performs additional actions without the user's knowledge or permission. It does not replicate.
Virus Virus:Boot/Stoned
A program that secretly and maliciously integrates itself into program or data files. It spreads by integrating itself into more files each time the host program is run.
Worm Worm:W32/Klez.H
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.
Worm Email-Worm:W32/Mimail.G
This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks.
Worm Worm:W32/Navidad
A standalone malicious program which uses computer or network resources to make complete copies of itself. May include code or other malware to damage both the system and the network.