Detection Details

Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen

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Short bio

Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen is Malwarebytes’ generic detection name for a worm with Autoruncapabilities. Variantsof this worm create an icon for their executable which look exactly like folder icons.

Protection

block Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen

Malwarebytes blocks Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen

Business remediation

How to remove Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen with the Malwarebytes Nebula console

You can use the Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Nebula console to scan endpoints.

endpoint menu

Nebula endpoint tasks menu

Choose the Scan + Quarantine option. Afterwards you can check the Detections pageto see which threats were found.

Nebula detections

On the Quarantine pageyou can see which threats were quarantined and restore them if necessary.

Nebula Quarantaine

Home remediation

Malwarebytes can detect and remove Worm.AutoRun.FLDGen without further user interaction.