Description of W32.Netsky.Z :
W32.Netsky.Z is a Trojan typically spread through email. Upon execution, it sends out emails designed to get the application to spread, latches itself onto startup processes running every time the system boots, and downloads code from a pre-set location online, and executes the downloaded command, which may range from orders to cause system instability to more malicious actions like launching Denial-of-Service attacks.
Recommendation for W32.Netsky.Z :
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