May 16, 2008 one virus needs your attention. It is CLQ（Backdoor.Win32.IRCbot.clq）. The virus is a backdoor process which is based on IRC, hackers can control computer which has this virus, and attack other computer through the IRC process.

Name: CLQ（Backdoor.Win32.IRCbot.clq）

Warning level: Dangerous

Category: Backdoor

Affected System: NT/2000/XP/2003

This virus can copy itself to system directory when start up, named as wmiadapi.exe and add AutoDiscovery/AutoPurge (ADAP) Service in registry to start up with Widows. The virus can set a backdoor process in computer, link to cftp.dawn****.info to receive tele-command. Hackers can use IRC software control the infected computer. At the same time, this virus will edit system file, break normal Internet function.

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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