Daily virus report (Oct 10, 2007)
Oct 10, 2007 - RISING
Oct 10, 2007 one virus needs attention. It is Trojan.DL.Win32.Agent.zig. It tries to download other viruses, Trojans and malicious programs and disable some antivirus software.
Name: Trojan.DL.Win32.Agent.zig
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/2003/XP
This virus is designed using DELPHI. It will drop the files such as zsmscc070923.exe、zsmscc070923.dll into the system directory. It will also download other viruses, Trojans and malicious programs. It also can disable and destroy some antivirus software.
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.
