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SVCHOST.exe Clone – the latest killer virus

by Ben Chai, 03 Oct, 2006 News

CyberDefender has identified the following extremely dangerous category 7.9 and 7.4 high risk computer viruses for September 12, 2006.

CyberDefender Threat Level: 7.9 very high

Virus Filename: shchostv.exe.~

Date Discovered: 09/10/2006 19:35:00

CyberDefender Threat Level: 7.4 very high

Virus Filename: ~7464dbc3.exe.~

Date Discovered: 09/11/2006 00:50:00

For real-time observation of this virus and other threats go to CyberDefender's website.

The shchostv.exe virus is extremely dangerous, as it logs user activity and presents a high risk of potential system damage or distribution. (Editor’s note : The SHCHOSTV.EXE has been named after the ubiquitous SVCHOST.exe which is essential to the smooth running of Windows XP)

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