New Virus Hijacks Your Internet Traffic

Released on = April 11, 2006, 2:46 pm

Press Release Author = Manish / MicroWorld Technologies, Inc.

Industry = Software

Press Release Summary = Security experts from MicroWorld Technologies inform that
'Trojan-Clicker.Win32.Qhost.v' is a new variant of the Trojan-Clicker series. This
malware spreads via email attachments targeting DNS servers to redirect web traffic
towards specific websites.

Press Release Body = By exploiting vulnerabilities in the Internet Explorer and
Internet Connectivity components of Windows, 'Qhost.v' reroutes victim's machines to
pre-decided websites and other online resources. It provides necessary commands to
the browser or overwrites system files where standard web addresses are stored.

Trojan clickers are used for many nefarious purposes causing varying degrees of
malice and destruction to the victim.

By infecting a large number of PCs they can raise the hit count of specific URLs
while stripping of user's basic right to access websites of one's choice and
purpose. In an organization this can obtrude business continuity and create chaos by
affecting web traffic.

'Qhost.v' can also launch 'Denial of Service' attacks on specific servers. 'DoS' is
a form of online blackmailing and extortion where they inundate Web Servers or Mail
Servers with a flood of requests to bring an organization to its knees.

But the most dangerous use of Trojan Clickers come to play in redirecting users to
dangerous websites that can infect computers with Trojans, Worms and Script Viruses
via browser vulnerabilities.

"A Trojan Clicker is a conduit for Trojans and Worms other than being a malice in
itself. Like the Trojan Dropper variety that we detected earlier, this breed too
paves way for more attacks of many different kinds. The worst part of this variety
is that it hijacks your browser and does not require voluntary participation from
users to further infect computers with more malice," observes Govind Rammurthy, CEO,
MicroWorld Technologies.

Of all online threats, Trojans are identified to be one of the fastest evolving
breed, apparently conspicuous in 'Qhost.v's capacity to hijack total Internet
activity against the will of users. PSW Trojans, Trojan Droppers, Trojan Proxies,
Trojan Spies and Trojan Notifiers are some of the emerging types with specific
targets and modes of operation. MicroWorld Technologies has constituted a special
team of experts researching upon new and emerging Trojans and their methods of
proliferation.

"Imagine a situation where phishing gangs employ Trojan Clickers to redirect users
towards fake, look-alike websites, even while users key in authentic URLs. In such a
scenario, users will be caught completely unawares of the fact they are giving away
their personal information to online criminals," points out Govind Rammurthy.
"Online transactions can only be safe when you are absolutely sure that even the
last strain of malware is flushed out of your system. That's why our products
'eScan' and 'MailScan' pull no stops at ensuring a totally virus free environment."

MicroWorld
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AntiVirus and Content Security software eScan for desktops and servers. Its
communication security software, MailScan is the first comprehensive e-mail scanner
for your SMTP/POP3 Mail Server. MicroWorld Winsock Layer (MWL) is the revolutionary
technology underlying these products, powering them to several certifications and
awards by some of the most prestigious testing bodies, notable among them being
Virus Bulletin, Checkmark, TUCOWS, Red Hat Ready, and Novell Ready. Combining their
powerful scanner with MWL technology, MicroWorld solutions provide a Real-Time
Proactive security for your systems. For network security of enterprises, eConceal
Firewall is the latest powerful offering from MicroWorld.

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