Software4.11.2008

Most terrifying viruses

Tixcet.A: Disguised as a Microsoft Word file, this worm deletes files with specific extensions (.DOC, .MP3, .MOV, .ZIP, .JPG, etc.), targeting user’s music, videos, pictures and documents.
 
Antivirus2008pro: This sneaky malware disguises itself as free antivirus software. Once it infects the users operating system, it projects false virus alerts, prompting the user to purchase the real antivirus software

Goldun.TB: This virus disguises itself as an attachment to an email indicating that the victim’s Internet service will be suspended. Once it infiltrates the user’s PC, it steals passwords and online payment information. 
 
Banker.LGC: Also known as the fake Fernando Alonso story, this Trojan enters users’ computers falsely reporting an accident involving the Spanish F1 driver. Once it has infiltrated the users system, Banker.LGC attempts to gain access to their banking data and take their money.
 
Turkojan.I: This Trojan passes itself off as a new episode of the “The Simpsons”. Once the user opens the file, the virus goes to work damaging essential operating system infrastructure.  
 
Banbra.FXT: This Trojan’s Halloween disguise is that of a Brazilian civil servant. Passing itself off as an email from Brazil’s Federal Ministry, it will clean out the bank accounts of users who trust it.
 
AutoKitty.A: Due to its appealing Hello Kitty icon, many people could be tempted into letting this malware sample in. However, behind its innocent appearance is a worm that carries out numerous modifications to the Windows Registry to prevent the computer from working correctly. 
 
PHilto.A: This Virus gains access to the user’s PC by pretending to be a certain famous Paris Hilton Video. The Trojan then goes about downloading adware -detected as NaviPromo.
 
MeteorBot.A: MeteorBot.A is a backdoor Trojan that tricks users by disguising itself as Superman. It is designed to steal PC information (IP address, name of the computer, operating system).

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