Microsoft security software detects and removes this worm.

 

Worm:Win32/Koobface is a worm that spreads by posting messages, containing a link to the worm, to the pages of other contacts on social network sites such as Facebook.com.

The worm can download and run other malware that could include updates of the worm.

The worm can also display pop-up messages or windows that attempt to lure users to install rogue security software.

 

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Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.

 

Win32/Koobface is a multi-component family of malware used to compromise machines and direct them in various ways at the attacker's will.

This could include using the affected machine to distribute additional malware, generate 'pay per click' advertising revenue, steal sensitive data, break captchas, and subvert the affected user's online experience.

Its components are varied, but include a worm that spreads by utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

 

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.

Windows Defender detects and removes this family of threats.

 

These family of threats can give a malicious hacker access to your PC. They can then use your PC to:

Win64/Koobface is a multi-component family of malware used to compromise machines and direct them in various ways at the attacker's will. This could include using the affected machine to distribute additional malware, generate 'pay per click' advertising revenue, steal sensitive data, break captchas, and subvert the affected user's online experience. Its components are varied, but include a worm that spreads by utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

Worm:Win32/Koobface.P is a worm that spreads by posting messages, containing a link to the worm, to the pages of other contacts on social network sites such as Facebook. This variant of Koobface may arrive posing as an installer for the Internet communications application "Skype".

Worm:Win32/Koobface.gen!C is a generic detection for worms that spread via social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

Worm:Win32/Koobface.U is a worm that spreads by posting messages, containing a link to the worm, to the pages of other contacts on social network sites such as Facebook. The worm has backdoor functionality that allows limited remote access and control.

TrojanProxy:Win32/Koobface.gen!G is the generic detection for a DLL component of the Win32/Koobface family. It is installed as a system service and redirects the browser to an attacker-controlled server when certain legitimate Web sites are accessed.

TrojanDropper:Win32/Koobface.N is the detection for the malware dropper component of certain members of the Win32/Koobface family. It drops and installs the proxy and driver components.

Worm:Win32/Koobface.A is a worm that may spread when a user logs into their profile account on the Internet social network sites 'MySpace' or 'Facebook'.

TrojanProxy:Win32/Koobface.AL is a trojan that hijacks web search results. When users click on a result, they are diverted to a third-party search engine that may not display correct search results.

Worm:Win32/Koobface.gen!d is generic detection for variants of Win32/Koobface, a multi-component family of malware used to compromise machines and direct them in various ways at the attacker's will. This could include using the affected machine to distribute additional malware, generate 'pay per click' advertising revenue, steal sensitive data, break captchas, and subvert the affected user's online experience. Its components are varied, but include a worm that spreads by utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.

TrojanProxy:Win32/Koobface.gen!F is a generic detection for the proxy component of the Win32/Koobface family. It creates a proxy on an infected machine to redirect the users' Web browser.

TrojanProxy:Win32/Koobface.gen!J is the generic detection for a DLL component of the Win32/Koobface family. It is installed as a system service and redirects the browser to an attacker-controlled server when certain legitimate Web sites are accessed.

TrojanProxy:Win32/Koobface.gen!K is the generic detection for a DLL component of the Win32/Koobface family. It is installed as a system service and redirects the browser to an attacker-controlled server when certain legitimate Web sites are accessed.

Worm:Win32/Koobface.gen!F is generic detection for variants of Win32/Koobface, a multi-component family of malware used to compromise machines and direct them in various ways at the attacker's will. This could include using the affected machine to distribute additional malware, generate 'pay per click' advertising revenue, steal sensitive data, break captchas, and subvert the affected user's online experience. Its components are varied, but include a worm that spreads by utilizing social networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace.