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Re: w32.donk.s


From: Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers <bugtraq () planetcobalt net>
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 23:09:44 +0100

On 2004-12-07 Calvin.Walker () phila gov wrote:
Anyone have any suggestions on removing w32.donk.s virus form XP- PRO
machines.
After following Symantec clean up procedure to the letter still being
detected by antivirus.

| W32.Donk.S is a network-aware worm that propagates through open
| network shares and allows a remote attacker to have unauthorized
| access to the infected computer through a backdoor.

Backup your data and reinstall the machine.

Regards
Ansgar Wiechers
-- 
"Those who would give up liberty for a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety, and will lose both."
--Benjamin Franklin


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