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Gaobot.MICROSOFT FEnR Adware Information
| Name: |
Gaobot.MICROSOFT FEnR |
| Category: |
Adware |
| Alias: |
- Alias: IEService |
| Advice: |
Remove |
| Risk: |
Elevated Risk
Elevated threats are usually threats that fall into the range of adware in which data about a user's habits are tracked and sent back to a server for analysis without your consent or knowledge. |
| Description:
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Gaobot.MICROSOFT FEnR is a network worm that has back door capabilities and can be controlled through IRC channels.
Gaobot.MICROSOFT FEnR attempts to lower security settings by blocking access to security-related Web sites and terminating processes. It spreads by exploiting vulnerabilities.
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| Signatures:
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process: mlcrosoft.exe: MD5 Hash: d78238559946a8beaa8.. |
| Type: |
Adware - Adware is generally software that displays advertisements. Some advertisers may covertly install adware on your system and generate a stream of unsolicited advertisements that can clutter your desktop and affect your productivity. The advertisements may also contain pornographic or other material that you might find inappropriate. The extra processing required to track you or to display advertisements can tax your computer and hurt your system performance. |
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