Daily virus report (Nov 19, 2007)
Nov 19, 2007 - RISING
Nov 19, 2007 one virus needs attention. It is Trojan.PSW.Win32.GameOnline.adi. This virus spreads through network, destroys antivirus software and steals password and account information of online game.
Name: Trojan.PSW.Win32.GameOnline.adi
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/2003/XP
It is a C program virus and protects itself with UPX. It will create a virus file csavpw0.dll, modify the Windows registry and disable some antivirus software. It can monitor if any online game is running and steal the password and account information.
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.
