New Viruses Everyday

It may be difficult to believe but new computer viruses are created on a daily basis and they seek to wreck havoc in computer systems everywhere. It is estimated that there are almost 10.000 new viruses each year.

For this reason, it is important that one keeps vigilant against these viruses by installing anti-virus programs and making sure that they are updated on a regular basis. It also helps to be aware of the virus threats that are out there and this is the point of this article.  

Because new viruses are created on a daily basis, it is virtually impossible to know them all. There are however a few that are common and that are likely to pop up in your computer at some point. These include;  

Virus: Trojan.Lodear

This virus is a Trojan horse that infects the computer and tries to download remote files. It usually causes the system to become unstable by injecting a .dll file into the system. 

Virus: Backdoor.Zagaban

This virus is also a Trojan horse that is likely to degrade network performance in that computer. It facilitates the use of the affected computer as a covert proxy. 

Virus: W32? Netsky-P

This virus is spreading mostly through emails. It is a mass mailing worm that will spread by sending itself as emails to all addresses that may be found on files on the drives. 

Virus: W32/Mytob-GH and W32/Mytob-EX

Both these viruses are backdoor Trojan viruses that spread through mass emailing. They will usually come with a subject that is randomly chosen like for instance ‘Email Account Suspension’ or ‘Member’s Support’. The W32/Mytob-EX provides a backdoor server through which anyone can access and control the computer by making use of IRC channels.