MicroWorld`s free tool now removes Brontok Worm

Released on = July 16, 2007, 12:46 am

Press Release Author = Manoj Mansukhani

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = The release talks about how the new Brontok worm enters and
affects a computer sysytem. It also talks about the MWAV toolkit from MicroWorld
which combats and completely removes the worm from the system.

Press Release Body = Advanced security solution provider MicroWorld Technologies
today announced that its Free AntiVirus Tool, MWAV, now removes Brontok Worm from
infected computers. The utility comes as a relief to many computer users as they can
now recover their machines from this harmful breed of malware without buying an
AntiVirus software.
The first Brontok variant was detected in October 2005 and since it hasn\'t ceased
crippling organizational networks and home PCs across the world. Even today one or
the other Brontok variant finds a place in the top ten Virus lists comprising of
wide spread malware types detected globally.

Coming through emails written in Indonesian or broken English, the Worm resides in
the attached file. The attachment on most occasions is a \'.ZIP\' or an \'.EXE\' file
with random names. The message content is more or less in preaching and moral
policing mode as they talk about \'stopping free sex\' and \'saying no to drugs\'. Many
varieties of Brontok infect USB drives too, thereby giving them an additional mode
of propagation.

After finding its way into a computer, the Worm starts a gamut of harmful
activities. Brontok removes the \'folder options\' from the Windows Explorer, makes
registry entries in order to start itself every time the computer is started,
disables the Task Manager and stops the Command Prompt (Run option at the Windows
start menu) from working.

The Worm\'s worst payload comes into play when it locks up the Windows registry
altogether, making it impossible to install any software program on the infected
computer. Brontok\'s political colors are displayed when some variants start a \'Ping
Flood Attack\' on Israeli government websites.

\"This Worm has been a quite a headache for network administrators as well as for
home PC users as it spreads fast with its dual mode of propagation,\" points out
Manoj Manuskhani, Head - Technology and Marketing, MicroWorld. \"Now with the new
MWAV, one can not only remove the Worm, but also undo the changes made by it in
Windows registry and settings, and repair other damages caused by it.\"

The free Virus Scanning tool, MWAV, scans computers and detects all sorts of malware
like Virus, Worm, Trojan, Bots, along with a wide range of Spyware and Adware. It
requires no installation and can be run directly by downloading the software from
MicroWorld\'s website. The best part is MWAV works even when your computer has
another AntiVirus running on it already. You can download the software at
http://www.mwti.net/products/mwav/mwav.asp.


MicroWorld

MicroWorld Technologies (www.mwti.net) is the developer of the world\'s most advanced
AntiVirus, Content Security and Firewall software eScan, MailScan, and eConceal.
MicroWorld Winsock Layer (MWL) is the revolutionary technology that powers most of
MicroWorld products enabling them to achieve several certifications and awards by
some of the most prestigious testing bodies, notable among them being Virus
Bulletin, Checkmark, TUCOWS, Red Hat Ready and Novell Ready.

To learn more, kindly visit http://www.mwti.net.

From
MicroWorld

Web Site = http://www.mwti.net

Contact Details = Address - 33045 Hamilton Court East, Suite 105
Farmington Hills, MI 48334-3385
US

Phone Number - +91 22 67722988
248 848 9081

Email - marketing@mwti.net

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