WORM_ONLINEG.DIK
Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003
Threat Type: Worm
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This worm uses icons similar to those of legitimate applications to entice a user to click them.
It deletes itself after execution.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Varies
EXE
Yes
04 Mar 2011
Installation
This worm drops and executes the following files:
- %UserTemp%\~{character}.bat
Propagation
This worm uses icons similar to those of legitimate applications to entice a user to click them.
Other Details
This worm deletes itself after execution.
NOTES:
The dropped component file may be used by the malware to perform its malicious routines. This file is also deleted after execution.
SOLUTION
8.900
Step 1
For Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 users, before doing any scans, please make sure you disable System Restore to allow full scanning of your computer.
Step 2
Scan your computer with your Trend Micro product to delete files detected as WORM_ONLINEG.DIK. If the detected files have already been cleaned, deleted, or quarantined by your Trend Micro product, no further step is required. You may opt to simply delete the quarantined files. Please check this Knowledge Base page for more information.
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