What is TASKKILL.COM and is it safe?
Below is a description of TASKKILL.COM. This application may not be safe to have on your computer. If this application is running on your computer, it is advised that you scan your computer for both viruses and malware immediately.
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Summary of TASKKILL.COM
Worm.Alcra Variant.Process
Company Information
Unknown
Description of TASKKILL.COM
Component of an Alcra (Symantec, others designation) variant worm. Consists of an empty .com file designed to effectively disable legitimate Windows executables from running. Worms are programs that propagate by spreading over a network. A worm is a special type of computer virus. This application is most likely downloaded and installed through vulnerabilities in system security or by another application that is considered to be adware or spyware.
Threat Level (1-10)
8
Processes
TASKKILL.COM
CLSID List
N/A
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