Trojan vs Microsoft anti-spyware
p2pnet.net News:- UK anti-virus firm Sophos says it’s detected the first malware attack on Microsoft’s new anti-spyware application, still in beta.
It also targets users of UK online banks such as Barclays, Cahoot, Halifax, HSBC, Lloyds TSB, Nationwide, NatWest, and Smile, says the company, going on:
“The Troj/BankAsh-A Trojan horse is designed to steal passwords and online banking passwords from unsuspecting Windows users.
“The Trojan horse also disables Microsoft AntiSpyware, currently available only as a beta download from Microsoft’s website, attempting to suppress warning messages that Microsoft AntiSpyware may display and deleting all files within the program’s folder.”
The British banking industry has published information on how online bank users can help stay safe online here.
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malware attack – First Trojan to attack Microsoft anti-spyware product discovered, Sophos, February 9, 2005
