June 5 2008 one virus needs your attention. It is BJD(Backdoor.Win32.Gpigeon2007. bjd). The virus spreads through Internet, and it will steal computer user’s private information. The virus can remote controlling the infiltrative computer. It is a big threat to computer security.
Name: BJD(Backdoor.Win32.Gpigeon2007. bjd)
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Backdoor
Affected System: NT/2000/XP/2003
Description:
This virus can be copied to the system directory by own, and set its property as hidden, system, read only. Then, this virus will start a system service, achieve startup with system. This virus will start a new IE process, and drop itself into it. This virus will monitor computer keyboard operation at background, steal computer user’s information and local system information, then, send to hackers. in this case, the infiltrative computer will be remote monitored by hackers, delete files, download files, edit registry unwillingly. It is a big threat to computer and private information security.
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, QQ 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.
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