Daily virus report (Aug 27, 2007)
Aug 27, 2007 - RISING
Aug 27, 2007 two viruses need your attention. They are Trojan.PSW.Win32.XYOnline.gb and Trojan.PSW.Win32.QQPass.tpn. Trojan.PSW.Win32.XYOnline.gb steals account and password of online game users and disable antivirus software. Trojan.PSW.Win32.QQPass.tpn opens backdoor at the user's computer and allows the hacker to control this computer and do some other malicious behaviors.
The virus of today:
Name: Trojan.PSW.Win32.XYOnline.gb
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
Affected System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
This virus drops itself into Windows directory and modify the Registry to achieve automatic running with Windows startup. It can disable antivirus software, record the user's keyboard and mouse operation and steals the account and password of online game players.
Name: Trojan.PSW.Win32.QQPass.tpn
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
Affected System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
This virus drops itself into system directory and modify the Registry to achieve automatic running with Windows startup. It opens backdoors at the computer, allowing the hacker to obtain some system information and remotely control this computer.
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.
