WORM_MEYLME.B
WORM_MEYLME.B is a dangerous worm that will have various methods of propagation. On the Internet, it will spread via spam e-mail messages that when executed will use the contracted machine to mass-mail itself to gathered e-mail addresses. WORM_MEYLME.B also spreads on local shared drives and removable USB devices. An Autorun.Inf file will be created to make itself run when the infected drive is accessed.
Alias:
W32/VBMania@MM
W32.Imsolk.B@mm
W32/Autorun-BHO
Damage Level: Low
Systems Affected: Windows 9x, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
Manual Removal of WORM_MEYLME.B
1. If using Windows Me/XP, System Restore must be disabled to prevent the threat from restoring itself.[how to]
2. Database, pattern and definition files of installed antivirus programs must be updated.
3. Restart Windows in SafeMode [how to]
4. Run a full system scan and clean/delete all infected file(s)
5. Restart Windows in normal mode.
Online Virus Scanner:
Another way to remove a virus without the need to install additional anti-virus application is to perform a thorough scan with free Online Virus Scanner that can be found here or on websites of legitimate anti-virus and security provider.
How to Protect Computer From WORM_MEYLME.B
Use security programs:
- Install antivirus and always update the database to ensure that it will detect new threats and viruses.
- Be sure to virus scan a removable USB drives before executing any files from it.
Communication Precautions:
- Be cautious in opening e-mail attachments. Spam messages that pretend to be from a known source may contain infected attached files.
- Never click on a suspicious link sent through instant messaging programs.