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A Worm for Vista and Versions of Windows 7
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If you are a Vista user or a user of an early version of Windows 7, there is a security alert for a dangerous worm:
“…Drives such as USB sticks infected with the virus trick users into installing the worm, according to researchers.
The “Autoplay” function in Vista and early versions of Windows 7 automatically searches for programs on removable drives.
However, the virus hijacks this process, masquerading as a folder to be opened. When clicked, the worm installs itself.”
link: Windows worm trickery for Vista
The security precaution is to update the Microsoft security. The specific download is tagged KB958644 and can be found at this Microsoft site.
Catherine Forsythe