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W32.SillyFDC.

This threat is a worm and copies itself into your system folders as a %Windir%\vmnat.exe. It will also create files randomly.

Most Common sytems affected: All operating systems

Risk Level: LOW

You can update your Anti-Virus software and scan to remove. If the virus is not removed then it's highly recommended that the infected device is brought to a technician to remove it.

Auto-Run Recycler

This threat is most common to be seen on USB flash Drives and spreads as soon as the USB stick in plugged in onto a uninfected device. It's not really a type of Virus, but it causes a few problems.

You might encounter one of these problems:
You will get an error message that says "RECYCLER.EXE has encountered a problem and will close."
You will not be able to open your USB Flash Drive contents. You will get a error message "F:/ Access is denied."

Most common systems affected: All operating systems.

Risk Level: Low

You can download the following program: autorun buster. It will only remove the recycler from the USB flash drive and not the PC. It's highly recommended that the infected device is brought to a technician to remove it.

Anti-Virus 09 / 2009 / pro2009

This type of Virus advertises itself as Anti-Virus software that you need to purchase online and install. It will pop up screen (see three images) to warn you that your computer is infected. When you install this software, your PC will lock you out or you will not be able to access anything on your PC.

Most common systems affected: most operating systems

Risk Level: HIGH

This is not your common virus that can easily be removed. Special removal programs are needed to remove this threat. It's highly recommended that the infected device is brought to a technician to remove it.

W32.Rontokbro.AN@mm

When the threat is installed, it will make file copies in a folder with that specific folder's name. It also renames system files in random order.

Most common systems affected: Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000.

Risk Level: HIGH

This is not your common virus that can easily be removed. Special removal programs are needed to remove this Virus. It's highly recommended that the infected device is brought to a technician to remove it.

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