Daily virus report (Dec 19, 2007)
Dec 19, 2007 - RISING
Dec 19, 2007 one virus needs attention. It is Trojan.PSW.Win32.BOOnline.a. This virus spreads through networks, tries to turn off the system automatic update and firewall and steals account and password of online games.
Name: Trojan.PSW.Win32.BOOnline.a
Warning level: Dangerous
Category: Trojan
System: WIN 9X/NT/2000/2003/XP
This Trojan virus will create virus files like cadaafx.fon, sidjhzy.dll, sidjhaz.exe, sidjhcsa.dll at the system directory. It changes the Windows registry, disables system auto update and firewall and steals account and password of online games;
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.
