About Antivirus Software: Zeus, Sality Exploiting the .LNK Vulnerability

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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software Variants of the Sality worm have been discovered using the .LNK exploit to spread. In addition, the Zeus trojan is using news of the exploit in a scam to trick victims into self-infecting. Workarounds for .LNK Exploits Research reveals that the .LNK flaw is also exploitable via the Web and via malformed Word doc files. Unfortunately, there are few options available to users until Microsoft releases a patch. Here are two from which to choose. Zeus Spam Exploiting .LNK Exploit News A new variant of Zeus is being propagated via email that claims to be a Microsoft security patch for the .LNK vulnerability. Those that fall for the trick won't be getting a Microsoft security patch as the email alleges; instead they'll be infecting their systems with a variant of the Zeus trojan. Zeus Botnet Zeus, often spelled ZeuS, is a crimeware botnet typically engaged in data theft. Zeus is also often referred to as Zbot. Zeus is not a single botnet nor a single trojan, but rather refers to an entire family of trojans and their respective botnets. Zeus is opportunistic, often taking advantage of breaking news events to entice victims into clicking malicious links or opening malicious attachments. Sality Virus Sality is a family of file infecting viruses that spread by infecting exe and scr files. The virus also includes an autorun worm component that allows it to spread to any removable or discoverable drive. And the latest variants have added the .LNK exploit to their arsenal. Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Software AntiVirus Protection Best AntiVirus 2010 AntiVirus Programs Anti Virus Freeware Featured Articles Common Botnets Free Rootkit Scanners Email Scams, Phishing, and Fraud Tips for Securing your PC Viruses Explained Windows Tutorials   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Top Ten Ways to Get Infected Five Tricks the Scammers Use How to Beef Up Your Browser Top Windows Antivirus Mac Antivirus Options Advertisement