Remove I-Worm.Petik. Description and removal instructions

Title: I-Worm.Petik
Type: Worms	Severity scale: (45 / 100)

This is an Internet worm, which spreads using e-mail and IRC chats. It comes in e-mail messages with infected attachments. When a user executes an attachment, the worm shows a fake error message and installs itself to the system. Then it uses Microsoft Outlook mail program to send its copies to all recipients found in the Address Book. It also infects mIRC chat client and uses it to distribute infected files in IRC channels. Every month the worm displays a simple message about itself, so it is not difficult to find out the Petik's presence in a system.

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I-Worm.Petik properties:
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

Automatic I-Worm.Petik removal:

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I-Worm.Petik manual removal:

Kill processes:
kevlar.exe, rush.exe, wtc.exe, xfw.exe

HELP:
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Delete files:
kevlar.exe, rush.exe, wtc.exe, xfw.exe

HELP:
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Other programs to remove I-Worm.Petik:

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Information added: 17/07/04
Information updated: 17/07/04

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