Daily Virus Report (Feb 19, 2009) - Worm.Win32.Agent.aeh
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Feb 19, 2009 one virus needs your attention. It is AEH (Worm.Win32.Agent.aeh). This is a Worm which spreads through U flash disk and other mobile devices. The virus will forbid Windows Task Manager, latch-up homepage of browser, and hide system file, it brings trouble to computer users.
 
Name: AEH (Worm.Win32.Agent.aeh)
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Worm
Affected System: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003

Description:
This is a Worm which can copy itself down to system directory after being executed. And the virus will modify registry to achieve startup with system. At the same time, the virus will modify registry, to forbid Windows Task Manager and Windows Update, setting system files and the hidden files as invisible, latch-up browser default homepage, and try to shut down anti-virus softwares and security tools. When there is a dialogs with title “Rising active defence” or “malicious behaviour detection”, the virus will simulate mouse operation and send a feedback “No”, in this way, the virus escape from antivirus check. The virus will download new Trojan and add it to mobile device for spread.

Anti-virus experts suggest that computer users take the following measures to protect against this virus:
1. Install Rising Internet Security or Rising Anti-virus, personal firewall, update in time, and at least 3 times per day for updating Rising.
2. Install Rising PC Doctor, and choose “Leaks” function to check the leaks or vulnerabilities exist in your computer operation system, patch your computer system in a timely manner as many viruses spread by taking advantage of the system exploits or vulnerabilities.
3. Do not browse suspicious websites, and suspicious inserter; turn off or delete unnecessary system services.
4. Do not receive the suspicious file from QQ, MSN, Email, etc.
5. Open RISING Active Defense and Auto-Protect function when accessing to the internet.

 
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