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New Internet virus shows up as Andy Lau
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2005-01-17 23:45
Internet security experts intercepted a virus masquerading itself as photos
of Hong Kong star Andy Lau, software security company Rising said.
An Internet virus
masquerading itself as photos of Hong Kong pop star Andy Lau (pictured) is
found spreading through LANs. [AFP/file] |
The
virus, dubbed Backdoor. Delf.s, mainly spreads through LAN (local area network)
and shows up as "My photos.exe". When users started it, a photograph of Andy Lau
will turn up, indicating the computer is already attacked by the virus.
Hackers could control the virus-affected computers and delete any documents
in it.
"It was originally a typical backdoor program, but was updated with functions
enabling it to spread through LAN. It became especially perplexing under the
disguise of movie or sports stars, " said Cai Jun, an anti-virus expert with
Rising, based in Beijing.
Increasing viruses under the disguise of movie or sports stars have been
spotted, since more hackers are resorting to not only technology, but also
celebrities' fame to lure users to download Internet viruses, Cai said.
Lau, one of the Hong Kong pop scene's "Four Heavenly Kings", has kept up his
popularity with a steady stream of music and film releases.
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