I am heavily protected and never get virus's on my system.
A pretty nasty one got through on one of my satellite computers:
And this computer doesn't go anywhere dangerous on-line, no downloading, etc.
| | | quote | W64.Viknok.B!inf Introduction
W64.Viknok.B!inf is a computer virus, which can be subdivided as a Trojan infection operated by cyber criminals, who attempt to disrupt a user’s computer and steal valuable information off user.
According to recent security reports, W64.Viknok.B!inf infection endowed with advanced hack techniques specializes in assaulting Windows operating system (OS) using 64 byte. It can often propagate and install its components on a targeted computer without host’s authorization.
Most commonly this type of Trojan virus is being spread using exploit kits which are capable of permeating a user’s computer by making full use of all possible security vulnerabilities. Upon its installation, W64.Viknok.B!inf infection will start generating damaging symptoms on the computer that it infects by technically implanting its programmed codes, which are able to make modification in Windows registry.
Basically, the original settings of MBR (Master Boot Record) could be modified as one kernel part of system which has the responsibility for operating system’s bootloader. Thereupon W64.Viknok.B!inf virus could run automatically on every Windows boot. PC user who are suffering from W64.Viknok.B!inf virus may often notice the sluggish performance of Windows. This is because W64.Viknok.B!inf threat could often occupy large amounts of computing resource and result in high CPU utilization.
Apart from these basic symptoms, one other detrimental attribute related to W64.Viknok.B!inf should be its Data Sending function. To be specific, W64.Viknok.B!inf is one type of Trojan infection, contacting to a controller operated by remote hackers. It could receive remote demands from the controller and steal victim’s private details off affected machine and then pass valuable data on to third parties. The worse thing is, W64.Viknok.B!inf infection may even open a backdoor, and directly allow malware distributors to access affected Windows without any permission. |
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Working on it now.
[This message has been edited by Boondawg (edited 07-07-2014).]
