Daily virus report (Sep 03, 2007)
Sep 03, 2007 - RISING
Sep 03, 2007 one virus needs your attention. It is Worm.Win32.Pabug.k. Worm.Win32.Pabug.k can disable a variety of antivirus and personal firewall software on the user's computer. The infected computer can not enter the safe mode.
The virus of today:
Name: Worm.Win32.Pabug.k
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Worm
System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
The virus drops a .dll file and a .dat file composed of 8 numbers and letters at C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\MSInfo\. The virus also copies itself to the root of other partitions and spreads through portable hard drives. It deletes related entries and keys of safe mode from the Windows Registry so that the infected computer cannot enter the safe mode. It also turns off the Windows Update and Windows XP security center and downloads other viruses and Trojans.
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.
