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Updated on Sep 14, 2014

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat part of the Dorkbot family of worms. These threats spread through instant messages and infected removable drives (such as USB flash drives).

There is more information in the Win32/Dorkbot family description.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 04, 2014

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat is a shortcut that looks like a legitimate file. It tries to lure you into opening it, at which point it will install other malware onto your PC.

It is installed on your PC by other malware in the Proslikefan family, such as Worm:JS/Proslikefan.gen!E. These worms can change your system settings and disable  your antivirus and security products.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 11, 2011
Worm:Win32/Esfury!lnk is a detection for a shortcut file (.LNK file extension) created by variants of the worm Win32/Esfury. When opened, the link executes an installed copy of the worm.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Mar 21, 2016

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat is a shortcut file created by variants of Worm:Win32/Gamarue. This malware family can steal information about your PC and download other malware. 

Alert level: severe
Updated on May 24, 2011

Worm:Win32/Rorpian.E!lnk is the detection for specially-crafted, malicious shortcut (.LNK) files that exploit the vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 11, 2011
Worm:VBS/Cantix.A!lnk is a detection for shortcut files created by variants of Worm:VBS/Cantix.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 29, 2015

Microsoft security software detects and removes this worm.

Worms automatically spread to other PCs. Typically, this threat gets installed onto your PC through other worms when you visit a compromised webpage.

This is a generic detection for malicious .INF and .LNK files dropped by different worms, such as IRCBot, Phorpiex, Dorkbot, Caphaw, etc.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Sep 20, 2015

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat is a component of the VBS/Jenxcus malware family. More details are available in the VBS/Jenxcus family description.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Aug 31, 2015

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

Worms automatically spread to other PCs. They can do this in a number of ways, including by copying themselves to removable drives, network folders, or spreading via email.

Typically, worms can get on your PC if you visit a compromised website, open an unsafe email attachment, or use an infected removable or network drive (like a USB flash drive).

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 06, 2012

Worm:JS/Morph.A!lnk is the detection for shortcut files created by Worm:JS/Morph.A.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Jan 14, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Mar 06, 2015
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 27, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Sep 01, 2016
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 21, 2011
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 12, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jan 20, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 26, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 24, 2019
Alert level: severe
Updated on Nov 16, 2015
Alert level: severe