1/27: Autorun-AYI Spreads Via USB Keys--And Other Malware You Should Know About

W32.SillyFDC.BDM Copies to Removable Drives

W32.SillyFDC.BDM is a worm that spreads by copying itself to removable drives. More information can be found at this Symantec page.

W32.Arbormen Infects .exe and .scr Files

W32.Arbormen is a virus that infects .exe and .scr files. It also attempts to download files from certain predefined Web sites. More information can be found at this Symantec page.

Agent-MET Steals Confidential Information

Agent-MET is a Trojan for the Windows platform. It includes functionality to steal confidential information, access the internet and communicate with a remote server via HTTP. More information can be found at this Sophos page.

Zbot-LU Creates Files in System Folder

Zbot-LU is a Trojan for the Windows platform. It includes functionality to run automatically, copy itself to the <System> folder, and create files in the <System> folder. More information can be found at this Sophos page.

Autorun-AYI Spreads Via USB Keys

Autorun-AYI is a worm that spreads via USB keys via autorun.inf. When installed the following files are created: <System>hivie.vbe and <Windows>antivirus.vbe. More information can be found at this Sophos page.