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NetskyAlias: Netsky, Worm.Win32.Netsky, Win32.Netsky, viruswebprotect.com
Description: Netsky infections are very common and need to be dealth with as soon as possible because they are usually implanted by other trojans that announce to the user that their PC is infected with Netsky. In other words, Netsky infection are seldom alone, their presence usually indicate that other trojans are active as well. The purpose of these trojans is mainly to trick the user into buying rogue software to clean the Netsky infection, but those programs are really nothing more than a scam. Needless to say that buying one of these rogue programs as suggested by the hidden trojan will not remove the infection and could cause even more damage to the infected PC. Threat type: Trojan - A Trojans or Trojan Horse is any programs that installs itself secretly, quite often with sinister intent. Once installed, the trojan author (hacker) can gain complete control of the infected PC. Trojans are usually designed to steal sensitive information and/or destroy the system. Trojans can be distributed as unsolicited email attachments, or bundled with freeware and shareware programs. Advice: Remove This is a very high risk threat and should be removed immediately as to prevent harm to your computer or your privacy. Detection: SpyNoMore detects Netsky: Yes Threat risk: Very High Risk  Extremely dangerous malware. Uses stealth installation, randomly named entries and has the capability to self update or resurrect after incomplete removal. Almost impossible to remove manually. Category mostly consists of trojans and spyware. Symptoms: Warning messages such as: “Windows Security Alert” warning: Windows has detected an internet attack attempt... somebody's trying to infect your pc with spyware or harmful viruses. Run full system scan now to protect your pc from internet attacks, hijacking attempts and spyware! click here to download spyware remover for total protection. Icons for “Error Cleaner” “Privacy Protector” and “Spyware & Malware protection” (links usually redirect to addresses starting “viruswebprotect.com.”) 3) Spyware Alert “Security Warning!”: Security warning! worm.win32.netsky detected on your machine. This virus is distributed via the internet through e-mail and active-x objects. the worm has its own smtp engine wich means it gathers e-mails from your local computerand re-distributes itself. In worst cases this worm can allow attackers to access your computer, stealing passwords and personal data. This process should be removed from your system. type: virus Security risk (0-5): 5 Click yes to remove it from your pc immediately.
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