Worm:Win32/Dorkbot!lnk
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.
Worm:JS/Proslikefan.gen!lnk
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.
Worm:Win32/Gamarue.gen!lnk
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.
Worm:Win32/Esfury!lnk
Worm:Win32/Rorpian.E!lnk
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.
Worm:VBS/Cantix.A!lnk
Worm:Win32/Vermis.gen!lnk
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.
Worm:VBS/Jenxcus!lnk
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.
Worm:Win32/Gamarue.lnk!plock
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).
Worm:JS/Morph.A!lnk
Worm:JS/Morph.A!lnk is the detection for shortcut files created by Worm:JS/Morph.A.