Alcra (computer worm)
{{Short description|Computer worm}}
W32.Alcra. F is a computer worm that is spread by P2P file sharing networks. It is regarded as a low-risk virus,[https://web.archive.org/web/20060826034526/http://www.symantec.com/security_response/writeup.jsp?docid=2006-021712-3034-99 W32.Alcra.F] 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.