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Kak
Aliases: Kagou-Anit-Kro$oft
Type: Javascript Worm received via email
Systems Affected: English and French versions of Windows 95/98 running Outlook Express 5.0
Payload: Replaces current OE signature with the infected kak.htm file
ITW: Yes
Origin:
Description: On the first day of each month, if it is 1800 (6pm) hours or later, an alert box will be displayed and Windows will be shut down.
What to look for: Search for kak.htm in the Windows directory. Search the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key: \SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run\ for the value: cAg0u
How to prevent it: Kak takes advantage of a security vulnerability. Install the Microsoft patch to prevent Kak.
I've been Kak'd: If you're already infected by Kak, follow these step-by-step instructions to rid yourself of the infection and prevent future infections from occurring.
