Corrupt-EP
Corrupt-EP is a Worm that will propagate across an existing network where an infected computer is connected. It is a Windows PE executable file that may cause harm when executed. Corrupt-EP brings instability to compromised system and is responsible for data loss and system slow down.
Damage Level: Medium
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Windows Vista
Characteristics
Corrupt-EP utilizes Windows Autorun functionality. This worm will drop malicious autorun.inf file to root of any accessible disk drives to run itself when the drive is accessed. It can drop or download additional malware, usually backdoor Trojan or password stealing viruses.
Distribution
This worm usually propagates through unsecured network drives and shared system folders. Additionally, Corrupt-EP looks for and infects USB storage devices such as memory sticks, removable drives and flash drive. It can also be transmitted externally via Internet messaging applications and spam email messages that disguises as holiday greeting cards.
How to Remove Corrupt-EP
1. Temporarily Disable System Restore (Windows Me/XP). [how to]
2. To be able to identify even the most recent variant of Corrupt-EP, open your antivirus application and update the virus definition file.
3. Start Windows in Safe Mode with Networking.
- From a power-off state, turn on the computer and press F8 on your keyboard repeatedly.
- Your computer will display Windows Advanced Boot Options menu. Please select Safe Mode with Networking.
- The system will now boot Windows and loads only necessary drivers and files.
4. Open your antivirus program and run a full system scan. After the scan, delete all infected items. If unable to delete, better place them in quarantine. Once the scan is complete, please proceed with the next step.
Scan with McAfee Stinger:
Stinger is a portable security tool that can detect and remove particular viruses. It utilizes a highly developed scan engine technology that includes process scanning and scan function optimization.
5. Go to McAfee Labs Stinger web page and download the tool. Save it to your desktop.
6. Once the download completes, double click on the file to run the program.
7. The Stinger main program will open.
8. Default directory to scan is the system drive (C:\). You may add additional drives to scan by clicking on Add button.
9. Click on Scan Now button to begin scanning assigned drives.
10. Stinger will now scan and repair/delete all infected files.
11. When done, you may now close McAfee Stinger and restart Windows in normal mode.