Email-Worm:W32/Agent.BC

Classification

Category :

Malware

Type :

Email-Worm

Aliases :

Email-Worm:W32/Agent.BC

Summary

This malware normally arrives downloaded by other trojan packages.

Depending on the supplied parameter, this malware can send numerous Spam messages.

Removal

Based on the settings of your F-Secure security product, it will either move the file to the quarantine where it cannot spread or cause harm, or remove it.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

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  • Submit a sample

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    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

This malware installs a Spam Bot utilized for sending numerous spam messages.

On execution, it will immediately make queries on several exchange servers. The following settings can be configured to modify the malware's behavior:

  • Address to use
  • Interval for sending SMTP messages
  • Maximum connection to be made
  • Number of tries to connect to certain mail server before quiting
  • Port(s) to use
  • TimeOut value if no reply has been received from the server

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