Aug 26, 2007 one virus needs your attention. It is Backdoor.Win32.Gpigeon.bnp. This virus is a backdoor program. A hacker can use it to remotely control the infected computer, log the keyboard record, download files and attack other computers.
The virus of today:
Name: Backdoor.Win32.Gpigeon.bnp.
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Backdoor
Affected System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
Once the user runs the program, this virus will drop malicious files into the system and register itself as a system service to achieve automatic running with Windows startup. A hacker can use this virus to remotely control the infected computer and perform malicious behaviors such as logg the keyboard record, download files, end the processes, restart the computer and attack other computers.
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.
