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Virus Encyclopedia

Welcome to the Virus Encyclopedia of Panda Security.

Ruter.A.worm

Threat LevelModerate threatDamageHighDistributionNot widespread
Common name:Ruter.A.worm
Technical name:VBS/Ruter.A.worm
Threat level:Low
Type:Worm
Subtype: Trojan
Effects:   It allows hackers to enter and attack the affected computer. It spreads and affects other computer.
Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/ME/98/95

First detected on:May 7, 2004
Detection updated on:May 7, 2004
StatisticsNo

Brief Description 

    
Ruter.A.worm is a worm with the characteristics of a Trojan.
Ruter.A.worm spreads by copying itself, without infecting other files. Its main objective is to collapse computers and networks, preventing users from working with their computers.
Furthermore, due to its Trojan characteristics, Ruter.A.worm allows hackers to get into and carry out dangerous actions in affected computers, such as capturing screenshots, stealing personal data, etc.

 

Ruter.A.worm 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.
  • Email: sending emails that include a copy of itself as an attachment. The computer is infected when the attachment is run.

 

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