New Malware Threat Raises The Stakes Of Computer And Personal Security
By Warren Franklin
New exposes your router. If you use high speed web you may be at risk.

A fresh new Trojan pathogen can now alter your router settings changing your net destination. The result, all net activity you do will go thru the hacker first. Your personal info can be stolen and your identity lost.

the party responsible is the'Zlob' trojan/DNSChanger. This variation of the Zlob checks the computer to discover whether it uses a wireless or wired hardware router. If the computer does, the Zlob makes an attempt to guess the password needed to administer the router by consulting a built in list of default router username/password combinations.

Once the Zlob Trojan succeeds it'll alter the computer's domain name system ( dns ) records so that all future traffic passes through the hacker's network first.

What does this mean?

Anything you do on line goes thru the hacker first and then on to your intended destination. The hacker can scouse borrow passwords, redirect you to phishing sites or maybe download more hardware on your PC.

this variation of the Zlob Trojan is a significant computer problem

The Zlob Trojan/DNSChanger variant infected PC could have the successfully cleaned off the hard drive, but still leave the router system compromised. The router settings will continue to be directing traffic to the hacker site till those settings are changed back to default.

How to avoid the Zlob Trojan

Under normal circumstances a PC gets infected with the Zlob when the user attempts to download a video. The user receives a message a special codec is wanted to watch the video. The codec is installed after receiving a prompt. A codec is a computer program that shrinks large files and enables them to be played on the computer. There are masses of codec programs on the internet and you will need combos of them to run various programs. Just like so many codec programs, many times the shrewd hacker will included a requirement to accept an end user license agreement to make the user feel the download is legitimate.

Downloading and viewing videos on line has become very hot over the year. The difficulty crops up when users don't find out precisely what they are downloading on their PCs. The Zlob Trojan takes merit of this.

The Zlob Trojan uses these fake codecs as a ploy sent thru various methods that count on the vulnerability of innocent and green computer users. The Zlob can be downloaded from internet sites, e-greeting cards, instant messages and more .

This new variant of the Zlob Trojan is an example of what innovative hackers spew out daily trying to avoid detection by standard over-the-counter protection software. The Zlob Trojan

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has been around for years causing computer issues. This is another creative variant of that malware.

how to protect yourself in contrast version of the Zlob/DNSChanger

step 1 is to change your wireless routers username and passwords to something aside from the default settings. This will make it much more difficult for the router to be taken over by the hacker.

Next, use caution what you download on your personal computer. Make sure any audio or video you need to hear or watch is from a credible source that you trust.

the third, just as vital, find a P. C. correct service that offers'Personal PC Services.' your personal PC service should include online repair at no additional cost. The end result : problem-free computing making being on the PC fun and productive again. With the right computer repair service, using PCs at home and at work should be hassle-free allowing you to focus more on your house and business activities.
Warren Franklin has been promoting safe, hassle-free computing for nearly four years. He has helped many individuals and small business computers become fun and productive again through an emerging personal computer service. He can be contacted by calling 503-315-9847 or by visiting www.pcfunagain.com