Alcra (computer worm) explained

W32.Alcra. F is a computer worm that is spread by P2P file sharing networks. It is regarded as a low-risk virus,[1] and is usually detected by a virus scan.

Effects

The W32.Alcra. F worm saves a number of empty files and links to a computer, and then attempts to connect to those links thus causing an error.

Detection and removal

A full system scan usually can find, and remove this worm without much difficulty.

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20060826034526/http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-021712-3034-99 W32.Alcra.F