Windows Media Player poisoned users to Quick Time

WORM_VB.ZAA is a new virus that attacks and infects Windows computers, they spread when users activate Windows Media Player. Security company Trend Micro said the virus affected most versions of Microsoft's operating system, including Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP and Server 2003. But more importantly WORM_VB.ZAA has great distribution potential along with the ability to cause media damage, so be on guard if you want to keep your computer protected. Now let's understand in more detail about this infection.

Like many other viruses in 2007, WORM_VB.ZAA spreads itself by copying files to removable hard drives when connected to a computer that has been attacked by a virus. When the device is connected to a secure system, the virus automatically executes and copies files on the computer. Obviously, this virus also leaves an Autorun.Inf file to automatically run each time a new hard drive is connected to the computer.

Trend Micro says that WORM_VB.ZAA can easily be downloaded when visiting websites that have been poisoned. In addition, it can also be deployed by other harmful software installed on the system.

And now the important part: The virus is activated as soon as the user starts Windows Media Player and displays the message screen: " Please Install QuickTime Player to play this file! " ( Please install Quick Time Player to open this file! ).

" WORM_VB.ZAA modifies the registry to hide file extension names. It also hides system files by modifying other registry entries, " Trend Micro said.

Therefore, if you are advised to switch to another media program (such as Apple's Quick Time) and discard a good application used on the Windows operating system, you must immediately scan the entire system because the computer may be already infected WORM_VB.ZAA .