W32.Alcra automatic detection
W32.Alcra also referred to as Alcra is a worm that
infects computers through file-sharing networks
and drops malicious files onto the infected machines. When infected, the worm Alcra will use exploits to inject infected taskkill.com , tasklist.com, regedit.com, taskmgr.exe files onto the system without victims knowledge. W32.Alcra is usually spread on the internet via shareware and file sharing programs, SPAM e-mail attachments or through unwanted adult websites. W32.Alcra is a particularly precarious security risk that can damage system files and steal confidential info!
Alcra alias definitions: W32.Alcra.A, W32/Alcra-B, Win32.Alcan.A, W32/Alcra-G, W32.Alcra.B, P2P-Worm.Win32.Alcan.a, W32/Alcra-A, W32/Alcra-E, W32/Alcra-A, WORM_ALCAN.A, W32.Alcan.A, W32.Alcra.F, W32/Alcan.worm!p2p, W32.Alcra.D, W32/Alcra.C
Common warning signs of W32.Alcra:
- Browser home page hijacked by about:blank and redirected to corrupt web sites
- Changed Windows desktop tray icons, shortcuts and background picture
- Strange W32.Alcra files in Windows task manager system processes, tower speaker error beeping sound
- Particularly difficult to remove Alcra manually, sets registry to resume itself
- Legal registry keys, dlls and system files missing, causing "Blue Screen Of Death" error
- Slower system startups, shutdowns and familiar Windows shut downs
- Popup blocker unable to hinder frustrating adult bulk popup advertisements
Common W32.Alcra hijack activities:
- Collects Windows system info and generates pop ups that match surfing actions
- Alcra deactivates antivirus, firewall and other security utilities and sends sensitive financial records and surfing history to distant hackers
- Floods Windows system with mischievous trojan horses, adware and spyware files via browser security holes
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