July 6, 2008 one virus needs your attention. It is QM (Worm.Win32.VB. qm). The virus hid itself at “Recycled” directory, to escape from anti-virus software check. In addition, the virus has daemon process technology; it is difficult to be deleted.
Name: QM (Worm.Win32.VB. qm)
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Worm
Affected System:Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
Description:
This virus runs, and then named itself as SVCHOST.EXE. This virus copies itself down to C:\ RECYCLED catalog for concealment. The virus can use different process to protect itself, and rewrite the registry key continuously. It is difficult to check, and will bring threat to computer users.
Anti-virus experts suggest that computer users take the following measures to protect against this virus:
1. Install Rising Anti-virus, personal firewall, update in time, and at least 3 times per day for updating Rising.
2. Use Rising Vulnerability Check, 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 auto-protect and auto-monitor function when accessing to the internet.
6. Put your account information of networks bank, networks game, MSN, QQ, Yahoo Messenger etc, into Rising Application Protection, Rising Application Protection can protect specified applications from attack by malicious programs. A user can apply rules to game software, instant messenger, etc. to customize protection.