LANiks
LANiks are a type of computer worm that primarily targets local area networks (LANs). These malicious programs are designed to spread rapidly from one infected computer to another within the same network. Their primary method of propagation often involves exploiting vulnerabilities in network protocols or shared resources like file shares. Once a LANik infects a machine, it can replicate itself and then scan the network for other vulnerable systems to infect.
The payloads of LANiks can vary significantly. Some may simply aim to spread and consume network bandwidth,