Worm.SillyShareCopy.U

Worm.SillyShareCopy.U is regarded as a System Back Door infection, which fits well within the malware group category.

Worm.SillyShareCopy.U is associated with various aliases, namely:
- kbdsapi.dll
- lsass.exe
- smss.exe

These type .exe extensions usually indicate that the file is an executable file that contains the code for a program.

Be aware that this type of file may be infected, containing malicious code, which will only compromise the integrity of any system it has infiltrated.

In order to figure out whether Worm.SillyShareCopy.U and its affiliated .exe files are legitimate or malicious, there are a few signs one can look out for:

* First examine the description, the product or the company signing
* At initial activation illegitimate file opens a small window and immediately closes under the cursor. This process is called dummywin.exe and proves illegitimacy of the file.
* A file can get injected when cursor moves on the window and in this way activates the process.
* On a powerful PC the window will display and close instantly before you can even react.
* You can check information on the file online; this will reduce the risk of removing a legitimate program.

The Worm.SillyShareCopy.U file is related to spyware; therefore a computer system’s security and privacy may be at risk.

Accordingly, it is recommended to run a full system scan in order to detect any spyware threats, and test whether Worm.SillyShareCopy.U is a threat or not.

Should a computer system be showing signs of infection, in that it is noticeably slower and generally compromised, one should urgently check the PC in question and remove any malicious software including Worm.SillyShareCopy.U as soon as possible.