This component is part of W32.Sober.I
Component Name: smss32sys.exe
Description of : Sober is a new mass-mailing worm that infects computers by downloading hoax e-mail attachments and running the downloaded file onto your computer. The files have varied filenames and may be of five different file extensions - .bat, .com, .pif, .scr, or .zip. Once executed, it scans your hard drive for e-mail addresses and sends itself to the addresses it finds. It also creates values in your computer’s registry, allowing it to run each time you start your computer.
Recommendation for :
This is a dangerous threat to your system. It is strongly recommended that this be removed from your system immediately.
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: .
Platforms Affected:
Methods of Distribution: W32.Sober.I spreads through hoax email attachments.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 4-Nov