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Autoit.JX | |
Threat Level Damage Distribution |
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| Common name: | Autoit.JX |
| Technical name: | W32/Autoit.JX.worm |
| Threat level: | Medium |
| Type: | Worm |
| Effects: |
It spreads and affects other computers.
It displays pop-up messages when it runs, distracting users and affecting productivity.
It changes system permissions.
It spreads
, across the Internet.
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| Affected platforms:
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Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95 |
| First detected on: | March 9, 2010 |
| Detection updated on: | March 9, 2010 |
| Statistics | No |
Brief Description | |
Autoit.JX is a worm that spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. It affects productivity, preventing tasks from being carried out: - In the affected computer:
it displays pop-up windows.
It reduces the security level of the computer:
it changes system permissions, decreasing the security level. Autoit.JX 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.
- Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.
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