During last years H1N1 Flu outbreak there was a chain email going around with a file attachment by the name of "Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update.exe", and the icon of the file makes it look like a Word Document. The executables contain backdoor functionality, including an elaborate keylogger (which is used to track and send off username, password, and credit card information).
This Malicious software actually opens a document file that causes the user to think he really opened a Word file. This is what the document looks like.
You must alway be cautious when opening any type of attachments even from people you may know since many of these Virus/Trojans will resend themselves using the infected computers address book. Remember, never to trust email attachments and run them through a Virus Scanner (make sure you virus definitions are up to date).
What if my computer is infected?
SecureList has a an article with basic information to try and stop the malicious software. The article also mentions the following:
However, no universal advice can be given for all occasions. Advanced worms and Trojans occur every now then that are quite difficult to track down. In this case, it is best to consult the support service of the IT security vendor that released your antivirus client, a company offering IT assistance services, or ask for help at specialized web forumsF-Secure offers an online scanning service to determine if your computer is infected.
Additional information:
- What if my computer is infected?
- F-Secure info on Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update.exe
- F-Secure Online Scanner
This post is part of the jProgr.com translation series. This article is based on the article posted over at jProgr.com and is not translated word for word.
Source Article: Documento de Word falso - Cuidado con los archivos adjuntos
Published on: 2009/07/22
Author: jProgr
Thanks for another great article jProgr.com
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