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WORM_DOWNAD
Solution

Minimum scan engine version needed: 8.911


Important note: The "Minimum scan engine" refers to the earliest Trend Micro scan engine version guaranteed to detect this threat. However, Trend Micro strongly recommends that you update to the latest version in order to get comprehensive protection. Download the latest scan engine here.


Solution:

Note:

For customers using OfficeScan 8, it is advised to use VSAPI engine 8.911 to effectively eliminate this malware from systems. For customers using OfficeScan 7, you may use VSAPI engine 8.913.

AUTOMATIC REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS


Users of Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security and Network VirusWall can detect this exploit at the network layer with Network Virus Pattern (NVP) 10273, or later.

Download the latest NVW pattern file from the following site:


MANUAL REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

Note: To fully remove all associated malware, perform the clean solutions for the following:

Running Trend Micro Fixtool

Use this Trend Micro special fixtool. Download, extract, and run the said fixtool in the same folder where your latest Trend Micro pattern file is located. For more details, refer to the fixtool's incorporated text file.

Applying Patch

This malware exploits known vulnerability. Download and install the fix patch supplied by Microsoft. Refrain from using this product until the appropriate patch has been installed. Trend Micro advises users to download critical patches upon release by vendors.

Note: The following Microsoft Web pages are useful to prevent from malware that uses brute force attacks to force its way to the network:




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