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W32.Sober.AG.worm

Reported: 15-Nov-05

 

Description:

Worm Sober.AG is a worm that spreads via email, in a message written in English or German.

Technical Name:

W32.Sober.AG.worm

Threat Level:

Medium

Type:

Worm

Systems Affected:

Windows All

Detection Date:

November 24, 2005

 

 

 

Worm.Sober.AG.worm removal procedures requires technical know-how on  computer troubleshooting. It is better to consult your LAN Administrator or Technical Persons to avoid additional damage on your computer.
 

MANUAL REMOVAL:

1. Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP).


2. Update the virus definitions.


3. Run a full system scan and delete all the files detected.

 
4. Delete the entries in the Windows Registry:

Navigate to and delete subkeys:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run
_WinCheck = %windir%\ ConnectionStatus\ Microsoft\ services.exe

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ Software\ Microsoft\ Windows\ CurrentVersion\ Run
[blank space]WinCheck = %windir%\ ConnectionStatus\ Microsoft\ services.exe
where %windir% is the Windows directory.
 

5. Exit registry and Restart the computer.

 

6. In order to make sure that worm sober.ag is completely eliminated from your computer, carry out a full scan of your computer using AntiVirus and Antispyware Software. Another way to delete the virus using various Antivirus Program without the need to install can be done with Online Virus Scanner.

 

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