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Nahkos.A
Threat Level II
Damage II
Distribution I
Common name: Nahkos.A
Technical name: W32/Nahkos.A.worm
Threat level: Medium
Alias: P2P-Worm.Win32.Malas.c,W32/Bindo.worm,
Type: Worm
Effects: It disables the options of system restore and folder options. It reaches the computer in a file with the icon of an installer and spreads through P2P programs and, mapped and removable drives.
Affected platforms: Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: Dec. 16, 2007
Detection updated on: Dec. 16, 2007
In circulation? No
Brief Description
Nahkos.A is a worm that prevents the user from carrying out the following actions:
Modifying the configuration of the features of the folders.
Recovering previously created restore points of the system by the system restore utility.
Additionally, it is programmed in order to be automatically run everyday at 11:30 and 20:30.
Nahkos.A reaches the computer in a file with the default icon of an installer. It spreads through P2P programs and, removable and shared files.
Visible Symptoms
Nahkos.A is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.
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