New PC Virus Inspired by the Avian Flu
October 29, 2005
Don’t be fooled if you see a “What is avian influenza (bird flu)?” message in your inbox.
It might just be a new Trojan Horse (virus) released, named Naiva.A.
Virus writers, forever in search of opportunities to distribute their malicious code, are exploiting interest in the avian flu by circulating an e-mail with an attachment that contains information about the bird flu epidemic–and a Trojan horse tucked inside.
It’s always the best way NOT to download anything from an attachment,unless it is from a trusted friend.
How it Works
The Trojan horse uses two Word macros to run and install a second threat on the computer. The first macro enables the Trojan horse to modify, create, and delete files. The second macro installs Ranky.FY on computers. Ranky.FY allows hackers to gain remote control of infected computers.
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