Name: Worm.MSN.Win32.PhotoCheat.n
Warning level: Dangerous
Detection Date: Mar 12, 2008
Description Date: Mar 14, 2008
Behavior: Worm.MSN
Affected System: Windows XP/NT/Server 2003/2000
Spreading: Medium
Damage: Low
Effected RISING: 20.35.30
Technical Details:
This is a Worm spreads through MSN. The virus pretends as a zip file of picture, then, sends message to online MSN user. The online MSN user accepts the zip file by being cheated. When the zip file is being opened, the virus spreads.
Anti-virus experts suggest that computer users take the following measures to protect against this virus:
1. Install Rising Anti-virus, personal firewall, update in time, and at least 3 times per day for updating Rising.
2. Use Rising Vulnerability Check, patch your computer system in a timely manner as many viruses spread by taking advantage of the system exploits or vulnerabilities.
3. Do not browse suspicious websites, and suspicious inserter; turn off or delete unnecessary system services.
4. Do not receive the suspicious file from QQ, MSN, Email, etc.
5. Open auto-protect and auto-monitor function when accessing to the internet.
6. Put your account information of networks bank, networks game, QQ etc, into Rising Application Protection, Rising Application Protection can protect specified applications from attack by malicious programs. A user can apply rules to game software, instant messenger, etc. to customize protection.
