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Packed.Generic.267
- 11/6/2009
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is a heuristic detection for files that may have been obfuscated or encrypted in order to conceal them from antivirus software. Protection Initial Rapid Release version November 6, 2009 revision 004 Latest
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Trackware:W32/Trackware
- 11/6/2009
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This program secretly monitors user behavior or gathers confidential information, then forwards the information to a third party. Additional Details This is the Trackware General Information page. Trackware
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Spyware:W32/Spyware
- 11/6/2009
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This is the Spyware General Information page. Spyware can vary widely in the kinds of actions they perform. Some common actions include displaying unsolicited pop-ups, hijacking a browser's home or search
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Toolbar:W32/Toolbar
- 11/6/2009
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A type of browser plug-in, toolbars are applications which are 'added on' to web browser programs to provide additional functionality. Toolbars can be very useful and improve a user's browsing experience;
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SMS-Worm:W32/SMS-Worm
- 11/6/2009
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A type of worm that spreads using the short messaging system (SMS) technology on mobile phones. Additional Details This is the SMS-Worm General Information page. An SMS-Worm is a platform specific type
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Macro:W32/Macro
- 11/6/2009
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Most commonly associated with Microsoft Office applications, macros are commonly used to deliver, execute and hide malware, which are thus often referred to as 'macro viruses'. A macro virus will typically
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Intended:W32/Intended
- 11/6/2009
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A program containing problems that prevent it from functioning as the author intended. Additional Details This is the Intended General Information page. If a virus is classified with the Intended prefix,
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Hoax:W32/Hoax
- 11/6/2009
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This is the Hoax General Information page. A hoax is not in general overtly malicious. The sole purpose of the application is typically to push the sale of fraudulent software. For example, a program
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HackTool:W32/HackTool
- 11/6/2009
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A utility designed to access remote computers. Though legal, a hacktool can be used with malicious intent. Disinfection Automatic Disinfection Starting from F-Secure Anti-Virus (FSAV) version 5.40, standalone
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Dialer:W32/Dialer
- 11/6/2009
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A program that connects the computer to the Internet via a telephone line and modem. In the days before widespread broadband Internet connections, dialers were often the only way the average user could
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Bluetooth-Worm:W32/Bluetooth-Worm
- 11/6/2009
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A type of worm that spreads on vulnerable Bluetooth networks. Disinfection Disinfection with F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus   � Download F-Secure Mobile Anti-Virus from http://f-secure.mobi   � Activate
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Email-Worm:W32/Email-Worm
- 11/6/2009
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This type of worm is embedded in an e-mail attachment, and spreads using the infected computer's e-mailing networks. Disinfection Automatic Disinfection Starting from F-Secure Anti-Virus (FSAV) version
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P2P-Worm:W32/P2P-Worm
- 11/6/2009
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A type of worm that spreads over vulnerable Peer-to-Peer (P2P) networks. Disinfection Automatic Disinfection Starting from F-Secure Anti-Virus (FSAV) version 5.40, standalone malware (backdoors, worms,
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TROJ_FAKEAV.TUL
- 11/4/2009
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Description: This Trojan has received attention from independent media sources and/or other security firms. To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Threat
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BKDR_CLICKER.EYE
- 11/4/2009
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Description: This backdoor has received attention from independent media sources and/or other security firms. To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Threat
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TROJ_SCAR.AGQX
- 11/4/2009
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Description: This Trojan has received attention from independent media sources and/or other security firms. To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Threat
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TROJ_MONKIF.M
- 11/3/2009
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Description: This Trojan has received attention from independent media sources and/or other security firms. To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this malware, refer to the Behavior
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W32.SillyFDC.BDD
- 11/5/2009
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is a worm that spreads through removable drives. Protection Initial Rapid Release version pending Latest Rapid Release version pending Initial Daily Certified version pending Latest Daily Certified version
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W32.Akannuna
- 11/4/2009
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is a virus that infects .exe files. Symantec is currently investigating this threat and will post more information as it becomes available. Protection Initial Rapid Release version pending Latest Rapid
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Trojan-PSW:W32/Trojan-PSW
- 11/4/2009
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This type of trojan steals passwords and other sensitive information. It may also secretly install other malicious programs. Disinfection Automatic Disinfection Starting from F-Secure Anti-Virus (FSAV)
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OSX.Loosemaque
- 11/3/2009
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is a Trojan horse that appears to be a video game, but deletes files from the home folder when a user plays it. Protection Initial Rapid Release version November 3, 2009 revision 002 Latest Rapid Release
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Virus:DOS/Rogue
- 11/2/2009
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(also known as Peligro) infects COM and EXE files when they are executed. There are several variants, most of them sized around 1200 bytes. Infection Rogue turns off VSAFE protections while infecting
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