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Alcra (computer worm)

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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.

References