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Computer security experts are warning of a new virus which logs users' online activities, steals bank information, downloads malicious software and seizes control of your computer.
New 'Highlander' Virus Steals EVERYTHING From Your Computer
Seeded on Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:22 PM EST
Article Source: the Mail online
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#1 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 4:26 PM ESTDR, thanks for the heads up. We really don't need more of this, but I guess we will have to learn to live with it.
- 8 votes
#2 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:22 PM ESTHas anybody heard whether or not our Anti-Virus programs like Norton has said anything about this?
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#3 - Fri Feb 17, 2012 5:30 PM ESTBoth mcafee and norton have updated .dat files available through their updates that recognize highlander. Those are just the ones I looked into,there are surely many more. Personally, I would remind everyone that an anti virus is not a replacement for common sense. Accept no executable attachments in your email.Do not download or run executables from unverifiable sources. If you are prompted to install software in order to visit a website, find another website. In all my years working in IT, I have been infected a grand total of once.
One other thing, if you allow others to use your computer, make sure they are using an account that has no admin priviliges so that they are unable to install software withiut your explicit permission.
- 4 votes
Ditto, thanks much for the advice. It is most appreciated, for sure. I run the full Norton Suite here everyday and update the program at the same time so I hope that I am protected. You IT guys are great and I didn't spend too much time learning the intricacies of these monsters as I am wont to call them because, in truth, the IT Dept. reported to me so I never thought I had to be too bright and am not which is very evident now in my retirement. Thanks again.
- 5 votes
All the popular anti virus programs see it and deal with including the free ones.
Remember this is a PHISHING attempt. it requires that you open an email, then open the attachment for the virus payload to get on your computer.
Hint: The smart folks have email filters set to exclusive and never see these to begin with.
- 3 votes
Steals everything from your computer?
I can do that. Hand me the screwdriver.
- 8 votes
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