Aug 23, 2007 one virus needs your attention. It is Worm.Win32.Viking.vjc. Worm.Win32.Viking.vjc can destroy some of the user's software.

The virus of today:

Name: Worm.Win32.Viking.vjc

Warning level: Dangerous

Category: Worm

Affected System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP

The virus infects all the Windows executable files, searches all computers in the LAN, tries to crack the passwords and infect these computers. The virus runs at background, automatically download other viruses and steals the user's account and password of online games. Due to the design problem of this virus, some of the user's software could be destroyed. Currently, some antivirus software can only delete the infected files, which could cause the loss of the user's files. RISING Antivirus can clean the virus and restore the infected file to normal status.

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.