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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software

Rontokbro / Brontok Worm

Monday August 13, 2007
Brontok, also know as Rontokbro, is a mass-mailing email worm that also spreads via USB and thumb drives. Brontok is a stubborn infector that takes a multifaceted approach to defy detection and removal. The worm disables security software to prevent automatic removal and reboots the system if an attempt is made to access certain tools necessary for manual removal. The Rontokbro / Brontok worm also modifies the HOSTS file to prevent infected users from accessing free online scanners. Here's how to thwart the worm's tricks and reclaim your system. >> Full Article
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