Worm.Brontok

Short bio

Worm.Brontok is a generic detection for the Brontok Worm. Most variants have the ability to disable security software and participate in DDOS attacks.

Protection

Malwarebytes protects users from Worm.Brontok using real time protection.

Malwarebytes blocks Worm.Brontok

Remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Worm.Brontok without further user interaction.

1. Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
2. Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
3. Then click Finish.
4. Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
5. If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
6. When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
7. Restart your computer when prompted to do so.

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