Source: Microsoft

Microsoft Security Advisory (913333)

Vulnerability in Internet Explorer Could Allow Remote Code Execution

Microsoft is investigating new public reports of a vulnerability in older versions of Microsoft Internet Explorer. Based on our investigation, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the user's system in the security context of the logged-on user. The attacker could do this by one or more of the following actions:

If you use Firefox, you better update your browser ASAP.  Utilize an Internet Security Suite to protect your assets from similar and possibly zero day exploits.

What is a P2P Worm?

• File-sharing Networks or P2P Worms

• P2P worms copy themselves into a shared folder, usually located on the local machine. Once the worm has successfully placed a copy of itself under a harmless name in a shared folder, the P2P network takes over: the network informs other users about the new resource and provides the infrastructure to download and execute the infected file.

• More complex P2P worms imitate the network protocol of specific file-sharing networks: they respond affirmatively to all requests and offer infected files containing the worm body to all comers.

What is this worm also known as (AKA)?

• P2P-Worm.Win32.Krepper.c

Here is what to do to remove Tearac (AKA - Nyxem, Blackmal, Black Worm, Grew, etc...) and protect your assets in the future:

Step 1.  Start with the FREE online virus scanner at Panda Antivirus (if you're infected go to step 2)