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Worm.Skipi.b, also know as W32/Pykse.Worm, is a worm that distributes itself through Skype chat messages. Once installed, the worm will deliver itself in a message to all of your Skype contacts, and set your Skype status to “Do Not Disturb”. Worm.Skipi.b will then may download and install a huge bunch of malware. Worm.Skipi.b will also add records to your HOSTS file in an attempt to block you from visiting certain security related sites, and will terminate several antivirus applications. Worm.Skipi.b is thought to originate from Lithuania.

Automated Detection for Worm.Skipi.b

Worm.Skipi.b Manual Removal Instructions

Stop Worm.Skipi.b system processes:

wndrivsd32.exe
winlgcverx.exe
sdrivec32.exe
mshtmlsh32.exe

Remove Worm.Skipi.b files:

wndrivsd32.exe
winlgcverx.exe
sdrivec32.exe
mshtmlsh32.exe

Remove Worm.Skipi.b registry values:

SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Winlogon\\Windows Sysdat
SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Winlogon\\Logon Settings2
SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\RunOnce\\System Services
SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\RunOnce\\Services Start2
SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\policies\\Explorer\\Run\\Options
SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\policies\\Explorer\\Run\\Policies Options2

Important Disclaimer

What is a Worm?

Worm.Skipi.b is a Worm.

A worm is a type of virus that replicates by resending itself as an e-mail attachment or as part of a network message. Unlike a regular computer virus, a worm is self-contained and does not need to be part of another program to duplicate itself. A worm hides in active memory and performs malicious acts, such as using parts of the computer’s system resources. Worms are usually invisible to the user and are designed to affect the computer’s performance. A worm take control of remote systems without any help from the users and can delete files, send documents via email, or encrypt files.

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