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A new strain of malware has been attacking users of Internet Explorer 7 (IE7), according to TrendMicro.com.
Apparently, the virus takes its first steps by exploiting a bug in IE7 that occurs when the program tries to "access deleted objects." Entering the system as a .doc file, and after performing a series of hidden downloads and installations, the malware turns the infected computer into a zombie, taking screen shots of the computer and sending them to the bad guys' server.
Apparently, up-to-date Smart Protection Network users are safe from the threat, but IE7 users should probably go ahead and patch their systems. In the meantime, Trend Micro promises to update the story as more comes to light. [From: TrendMicro]
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Comments
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Subscribe to commentsmarlaFeb 18th 2009 2:21PM
Get smart...use Mozilla Firefox.
SusanFeb 18th 2009 3:26PM
Anything but Internet Explorer! I am so surprised to hear this but again therre are flaws as we are still explorers in this new found computer world--wish they would inform the manufacturers of these computer's before we waste our money buying their products!
bronxnativFeb 18th 2009 3:07PM
We should get chris brown to attack this new virus. From what I read, he took care of the Rianna virus pretty quickly...
DuaneFeb 18th 2009 3:35PM
Oh god how I love this. In order to get the update you have to be using IE7. You can't d/l the patch using Netscape, Firefox, et al. So, run the risk by using IE or not. Lighten up Microsoft! Or you'll go the way of Circuit City!
FaysalFeb 18th 2009 4:30PM
if this happens to u all u have to do is system restore it to a day before you got the malware so it realy doesnt matter, plus i got it yesterday ;p
bradFeb 18th 2009 5:18PM
dear "susan" stop your spam please that site is a fraud