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Chike.B
Threat Level I
Damage II
Distribution I
Common name: Chike.B
Technical name: W32/Chike.B.worm
Threat level: Medium
Type: Worm
Effects:
It carries out plenty of modifications in the Windows Registry, which prevent the computer from working properly. It disables several functions of the Start menu, such as Search, and options such as Log off or System Restore. It spreads through removable drives and shared folders.
Affected platforms: Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: Jan. 26, 2008
Detection updated on: Jan. 26, 2008
In circulation? No
Proactive protection: Yes, using Antivirus Softwares
Brief Description
Chike.B is a worm that carries out plenty of modifications in the Windows Registry, which prevent the user from working with the computer as usual.
These modifications prevent the user from carrying out the following actions, among others:
Doing searches in a fast and straight way, as it disables the option Search from the Start menu.
Modifying the configuration of the features of the folders.
Logging off the computer, as it disables this option of the Start menu.
Restoring system, which is used to undo changes in the system and recover previously created restore points.
Chike.B reaches the computer in a file with the default icon of a Windows folder. It spreads through removable drives and shared folders.
Visible Symptoms
Chike.B is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.
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