Daily Virus Report (Mar 20, 2009) - RootKit.Win32.Download.a
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RISING
Mar 20, 2009 one virus needs your attention. It is A (RootKit.Win32.Download.a). This malicious program is a Rootkit downloader. The malicious virus hides itself through varieties methods; downloads Trojans to infected computer through appointed website.
Name: A (RootKit.Win32.Download.a)
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: RootKit
Affected System: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003
Description:
After being executed, the malicious virus hides its driver and registry option; so the anti-virus software can not detect it. The virus creates system thread; get all Internet adapters’ DNS, DHCP and IP address information by accessing registry value. Then, the virus downloads varieties viruses to infected device; at the same time, the virus drops malicious viruses program which downloaded to ‘explorer.exe’ application. This virus can hide itself secretly; it is difficult to be cleaned.
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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