Daily virus report (Sep 05, 2007)
Sep 05, 2007 - RISING
Sep 05, 2007 one virus needs your attention. It is Backdoor.Win32.RedGirl.a. This virus can disable certain antivirus software and be used by hackers to remote control the infiltrated computer and execute malicious operations such as downloading files, spying on the computer and stealing the password.
The virus of today:
Name: Backdoor.Win32.RedGirl.a
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Backdoor
System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/XP
This virus program is written with Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0. The virus icon is a video file icon. This virus can disable some antivirus software. Hackers can use it to remote control the infiltrated computer and download the files, spy on the computer, and steal the password. This virus spreads through malicious websites and downloads.
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.
