Description of W32.Netsky.X :
W32.Netsky.X is a Trojan typically spread through email. Upon execution, it drops files in the registry, latches itself to startup processes, running every time the system boots, gathers email addresses from the user's drive and then uses its SMTP engine to send out emails designed to get the application to spread. It's also designed to launch a Denial Of Service attack to certain sites on a pre-set date.
Recommendation for W32.Netsky.X :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed from the system.
Trusted: No
Trojan: Yes
Chronic: No
Adware: No
Carrier: No
Browser Hijacker: No
Dialer: No
Commercial Keylogger: No
Remote Administration Tool: No
Suspected: No
Company Name: NA
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: E-mail Attachment
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: NA