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Autorun.LG

Threat LevelLow threat
DamageHigh
DistributionNot widespread
Common name:Autorun.LG
Technical name:W32/Autorun.LG.worm
Threat level:Medium
Type:Worm
Effects: It spreads and affects other computers. It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user. It does not spread automatically using its own means.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95/3.X

First detected on:Jan. 8, 2008
Detection updated on:Jan. 8, 2008
StatisticsNo
Proactive protection:
Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Autorun.LG is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

  • It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

Autorun.LG uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

  • Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.
  • File infection: it infects different types of files, which are then distributed through any of the usual means: floppy disks, email messages with attachments, Internet download, files transferred via FTP, IRC channels, P2P file sharing networks, etc.