This component is part of W32.Blackworm
Component Name: winzip.exe
Description of : Blackworm, otherwise known as Nymex, is a mass mailing worm known to propagate through e-mail attachments and open file shares. Once it infects a computer, it resides in the memory, waiting to carry out its payload \u2013 flagged as deleting word, power point, excel and a host of other file types every third day of the month.
Recommendation for :
It is highly recommended that this application be removed. Non-removal of this application will leave you defenseless against attackers who can take control of your computer.
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: This spyware may be sent as an infected email.
Variants/Versions:
Release Date: January, 2006