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Full Name:
Sporkeh Websearch   Read More
Type: Virus
Also Known as: Sp0rkeh
SG Index: 10 [Explain]
Category Description: Malevolent software that spreads itself automatically by infesting other files on your PC. Software which attaches to other software. A boot virus inserts its code into the boot record or master boot record of a disk, so that when the machine boots from that disk, the virus code is executed. A file virus inserts its code into an executable file, so that when that file is executed, the virus is executed as well. A macro virus attaches itself to documents like Word or Excel.
Comment: This virus is considered to be extremely dangerous. Aside from playing tricks on the victim like switching right and left clicks, and changing the load screen; Sp0rkeh also wipes out all information on the victim's hard drive. It also destroys several system processes so that the computer is unable to run.
   
Properties:
  •  Allows remote connect
  •  Alters Key Windows Components
  •  Attacks security software
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes HOSTS file
  •  Changes browser
  •  Connects to the internet
  •  Force, hidden or stealth install
  •  Lowers OS and application security
  •  Modifies LSP
  •  System Reconfiguration
  •  Network data tampering
  •  No EULA present
  •  No standard Uninstaller
  •  Prevents user from restoring the browser
  •  Stealth Tactics
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