This component is part of W32.Blackmal
Component Name: task.exe
Description of : W32.Blackmal is an e-mail worm that uses its own SMTP engine to spread itself to all contacts in MSN Messenger, Yahoo Pager, and e-mail addresses found in the files with the .htm or .dbx extensions. It also attempts to delete system and security software files.
Recommendation for :
This program should be removed 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: The Trojan is sent as a hoax email attachment.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: 2004