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Updated on Oct 16, 2013

Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat. 

This threat runs on your PC when you visit a hacked or malicious webpage and you are using a vulnerable or out-of-date version of Java, Adobe PDF Reader, or Flash Player.

It then installs other malware on your PC, including components of the "Blackhole" and "Cool" exploit kits. These exploits can download other malware on your PC.

See our exploits page for more information about this type of threat.

 

Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 01, 2015

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat can perform 'likejacking' attacks. A 'likejacking' attack is when this threat 'likes' Facebook content without your knowledge or consent.

It can be installed on your PC by an exploit when you visit a malicious or hacked webpages.

Find out ways that malware can get on your PC.  

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 Jun 18, 2013
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.
 
This worm collects information about your computer and may download other malware. It can also stop your security software from working correctly.
 
It spreads through file-sharing networks and removable drives.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 20, 2013

Windows Defender detects and removes this threat.

This threat is an autorun.inf file created by a worm so it can spread and infect other computers through network and local drives, and removable devices, such as a USB flash drive. 

Autorun.inf files on their own are not necessarily a sign of infection, as they are used by legitimate programs and installation media.
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 03, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 23, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 12, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 15, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jul 03, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 15, 2012
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 12, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Jun 10, 2013
Windows Defender Antivirus detects and removes this threat.

Worm:JS/Proslikefan.K is a worm that lowers your secrity settings, and spreads via removable drives, and peer-to-peer (P2P) and network shares.

Alert level: severe
Updated on Apr 26, 2013

Worm:JS/Proslikefan.C is a worm written in JavaScript that spreads through removable drives and network shares. It might also spread by putting a copy of itself in folders used by file-sharing programs.

It makes several changes in your computer, including some related to your computer's security. It might also stop your antivirus program from running.

Alert level: severe
Updated on May 20, 2020
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 03, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Oct 02, 2014
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 01, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on May 13, 2013
Alert level: severe
Updated on Feb 10, 2023
Alert level: severe