Daily virus report (Aug 18, 2007)
Aug 18, 2007 - RISING
Aug 18, 2007 one virus needs your attention. It is Trojan.DL.Win32.List.e. Trojan.DL.Win32.List.e runs automatically at background and download other viruses, Trojans, backdoors and other malicious programs. These programs steal the user's account, password and other personal information.
The virus of today:
Name: Trojan.DL.Win32.List.e
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
Affected System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
This virus drops itself into Windows system directory (by default C:\Windows\system32) and the file name is wnipsvr.exe. It will create a service to achieve automatic running with Windows startup. The virus also copies itself to the root of other partitions and the file name is Hide.exe. It spreads through portable hard drives. Trojan.DL.Win32.List.e runs automatically at background and download other viruses, Trojans, backdoors and other malicious programs. These programs steal the user's account, password and other personal information.
Anti-virus experts suggest that computer users take the following measures to protect against this virus:
Do not open suspicious mail and suspicious websites; turn off or delete unnecessary system services; patch the system in a timely manner as many viruses spread by taking advantage of the system exploits or vulnerabilities; install anti-virus software for real-time monitoring and protection; Open auto-protect function when accessing to the internet; Install personal firewall to prevent the loss of password; Set up a complicated password for the administrators account.