Alcra (computer worm)

W32.Alcra. F is a computer worm that is spread by Peer-to-peer [file sharing|P2P] file sharing networks. It is regarded as a low-risk virus, 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.