Virus trends: Watch out for MSN robot virus attacks

"MSN robot" variant K (Win32.Troj. MsnBot. k) Threat Level:★★

This week, the "MSN robot" tried to spread over the Internet. The virus used the MSN network chat tool to launch a large-scale malicious attack on users. It will automatically find the MSN friends chat window in the infected computer, and send some inductive information and a virus package named photos to friends. This variant also sends messages in different languages based on the computer's regional language. Because of its use of popular chat software, it can cause a large spread of viruses in a short period of time, even involving domestic and foreign, seriously damaging the security order of the Internet. We recommend that you pay attention to relevant security information and take appropriate preventive measures.

In addition, the virus is worth noting.

"SD port service" (Win32.Hack. sdbot.38400.mongod3027) Threat Level:★

The virus is a malicious backdoor program similar to the gray pigeon. It enables the virus port in the infected computer, allowing hackers to remotely control and take over all functions of the computer, such as downloading any file, executing system commands, and obtaining valid personal information. In addition, it uses its own password dictionary to Crack Weak logon passwords and system vulnerabilities in the LAN.

"BHO tampered with" variant AV (Win32.Adware. BHO. av.113439) Threat Level:★

This virus will destroy the browser's auxiliary object BHO, inject it into the system process, connect to a specific site, download and run multiple viruses and other rogue software, and cause the advertisement window to pop up continuously, computer Operation slows down and leakage of private information on the Internet. We recommend that you first use Kingsoft cleaning experts to clear and then use anti-virus software to detect and kill residual files.

Suggestions from Kingsoft anti-virus engineers

1. Update your anti-virus software in time. The online version can be upgraded across the network through the console.

2. be cautious when using QQ, MSN, and other online chat tools. Do not accept or click any unconfirmed file or webpage link, or enable the anti-virus software firewall and real-time monitoring function before that, and access the anti-virus software.

3. It is best to install professional anti-virus software for comprehensive monitoring. We recommend that you install anti-virus software to prevent the increasing number of viruses. After installing anti-virus software, you should upgrade the software frequently, enable some main monitoring frequently (such as email monitoring), and monitor the memory, report problems to ensure computer security.