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New worm Zotob.A exploits Windows Plug n Play vulnerability

A new worm has appeared on 14/8/2005. This network virus exploits a Plug n Play vulnerability of Windows.

In more detail:

As soon as a system is infected, a file called botzor.exe is installed on the system directory and the registry is modified to run this file each time the system boots. Then the virus scans the network for open ports TCP/445. As it finds one it tries to infect the PC.

The virus also 'listens' on ports 33333 and 8888 so the virus writer can gain control on the infected PC.

If you are already using F-Secure Anti-Virus Client Security, then you are protected from the attacks, since the firewall by default blocks TCP/445 incoming connections.

It is strongly recommended, though, to fix this vulnerability by downloading the patch from Microsoft's website (http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms05-039.mspx).

Also, it is recommended to check that your F-Secure Anti-Virus products are updated with the latest virus definition databases, since the virus is detected with version 2005-08-14_1 or newer

For more information, please see: http://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/zotob_a.shtml

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