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PE_PAGIPEF.AP-O
Overview

Malware type: File infector

Aliases: Virus.Win32.Xorer.dr (Kaspersky), W32/Fujacks.ak (McAfee), W32.Pagipef.I!inf (Symantec), TR/Crypt.CFI.Gen (Avira), W32/Xorer-B (Sophos), Virus:Win32/Xorer.A (Microsoft)

In the wild: Yes

Destructive: No

Language: English

Platform: Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Server 2003

Encrypted: No

Overall risk rating:


Reported infections:

Damage potential:

High

Distribution potential:

High

Description: 

This file infector may be dropped by other malware. It may be downloaded unknowingly by a user when visiting malicious Web sites.

It modifies registry entries as part of its installation routine.

It drops copies of itself in all physical drives and in all removable drives. It drops an AUTORUN.INF file to automatically execute dropped copies when the drives are accessed.

It drops component files.

It connects to certain Web sites to download malicious files.

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution
Technical Details

Description created: Jan. 17, 2008 12:16:18 PM GMT -0800

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