Subject: New virus spreads through browsing web sites Article from @ComputerWeekly7 January 2000 New virus spreads through browsing web sites Computer Associates (CA) is warning PC users about a new type of virus that can infect systems simply through browsing web sites. Called Win32/H4.1852, the virus has not yet been found in the wild but CA says that PC users should still seek protective measures to combat the virus in case it is released. "Even though this particular virus isn't significantly damaging by itself, it is representative of a disturbing new mechanism in virus distribution, where the malicious payload is not in the initial virus/trojan. It is important that clients are aware of the latest trends in virus threats," said Simon Perry, business manager of CA security. CA says that infection occurs when a user browses a web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer on a machine with Windows scripting host installed and Internet security settings set too low. The virus payload is created by a VBScript routine that can be embedded in any HTML page. The virus generates a debug script and batch files that, when executed, create additional files that infect the system. Unlike viruses such as Melissa, which use e-mail as a distribution mechanism, this virus distributes itself by directing a user's web browser to a web page that contains the virus. Kesimpulannya apa ?........... ------- AFLHI 058009990407128029/089802---(102598//991024) http://www.indolinux.com - Nikmati Layanan Personal INDOLINUX :: http://techscape.net/ - Webhosting: Dual T3 on Dual Pentium III 450Mhz Only US$1.95/month -> CGI SSL 5MB Unlimited Traffic & Mail FP2000 ------------------------------------------------------------------- untuk berhenti kirim email ke [EMAIL PROTECTED] untuk melihat peraturan kirim email ke [EMAIL PROTECTED] arsip berada di http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]
