Remove Sobig. Removal instructions

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Worm Sobig is an Internet worm, which spreads by e-mail in letters with infected attachments. Once such attachment is executed, the worm installs itself to the system and distributes itself to e-mail addresses found in files of several types. It also infects vulnerable computers with shared resources in a local network. The worm contains a backdoor, which can be used to update it or install some plugins. Although this worm can cause a high overload of mail servers, it is outdated and doesn't spread now. However, its backdoor can still be active and may be used by attackers.

Sobig properties:
• Connects itself to the internet
• Hides from the user
• Stays resident in background

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Sobig manual removal:

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Kill processes:
sobig.exe

HELP:
how to kill malicious processes

Delete files:
sobig.exe

HELP:
how to remove harmful files

Information added: 2004-07-19 11:54:03
Information updated: 2004-07-19 11:54:03

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