The readme.html file is an essential part of a particular parasite and therefore is responsible for the pest's malicious activity. Exact purposes of readme.html depend on the related parasite's type and carried payload. Some threats can use readme.html to serve annoying pop-up advertisements or store certain configuration settings, while others need it to corrupt files, steal user confidential information or run a spreading routine. In any case, DO NOT open this file!
The readme.html file is installed and used by
AntiLamer Backdoor. It is also related to other parasites such as
DataSpy Network X,
DeepThroat and
Hanky Panky. These threats can use readme.html for different purposes, as the file's functionality depends on a particular parasite it belongs to.
In some cases a presence of readme.html does not mean that your system is infected. The file may actually belong to some fully legitimate applications and therefore must stay intact. If you are in doubt, please scan the readme.html file using you regular spyware remover or antivirus program.
Memory vulnerability found on Windows Vista
