Dangerous Online Virus

Dangerous Online Virus

Called the Scob (also known as Ject, Toofer or Webber.P), the new computer virus began to appear online on June 25.

The worms are infecting the Internet, helping hackers steal sensitive information such as credit card numbers, bank accounts, social security numbers, and so on when they enter a malicious website.

Scob exploits three vulnerabilities in Internet Explorer software to install trojans on victims' computers when they visit a special site. With this "js.scob.trojan" trojan, hackers can record information as a user enters, such as credit card numbers, bank accounts, social security numbers, passwords, and more. Other & nbsp; & nbsp;

Of the three Internet Explorer errors, Microsoft has been patching the software for two vulnerabilities since April. The third bug has just been discovered so there is no patch.

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To protect your system, experts recommend that computer users disable JavaScript in their browser. Also, install a firewall, antivirus software, and download the Internet Explorer version to prevent it from infecting it.

This virus does not endanger users of Macintosh, Mozilla, and Opera editions. & Nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp;