Virus Alert: Operation Aurora
Beware of this new Trojan that spreads through the internet. It exposes a 0day vulnerability on Microsoft Internet Explorer (CVE-2010-0249) which steals information on corporate networks. It allows remote code execution on infected machines.
What’s 0day?
Well basically it’s a security hole that is discovered by geeks or hackers that there is no available fix or update yet.
Microsoft rated it as Critical and they have already issued a fix on this Trojan. Affected versions are Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, 6, 7 and even Microsoft IE 8. You can view the full list of affected Microsoft Internet Explorers here and also download their updates/fixes on the issue.
If you are using Microsoft IE to browse the web, I suggest you update it before everything else is too late. Or, use an open-source browser like Mozilla Firefox or use Google Chrome. There’s a bunch of free web browsers floating on the web, you just have to choose one. But I suggest those to I’ve just mentioned above, or better yet, update your anti-virus virus databases.
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wel, my aunts laptop is one of this virus victim marc..
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It’s amazing how all of these viruses and vulnerabilities these days seem to affect Explorer…WHY hasn’t everyone switched to Firefox or Chrome by now?
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@shy
you should update your antivirus shy..
@Dara
That’s what I’m confused also. If everyone uses Firefox or Chrome, they won’t have that much problem on viruses spreading on Explorer.
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thnx for the information…It would help a lot..
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So which means that even you have an updated anti-virus software running on your PC our PCs can still be affected by this virus? Are there any anti-virus program now available that will help at least deny this virus from entry into our computer? I hope you gave us your positive response. Thank you so much for this useful information. Will come back not too soon for your feedback. Thanks.
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Wonderful information bro. I really hate people who made those viruses…. Maybe they’re the ones who also make/sell those anti-virus….
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@shy
Try AVG Free. I think this virus is already defined in the latest AVG version….
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Yeah!, this is very useful..
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Using Firefox as your Web Browser is best to avoid Web related viruses but still not 100% but better than IE.
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Even an updated anti-virus software running on your PC our PCs can still be affected by this virus? Are there any anti-virus program now available that will help at least deny this virus from entry into our computer?
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