Botnet Kneber Infects Computers Worldwide

March 2, 2010 Computer News

It has recently been discovered that a new and powerful botnet has been the cause of computer infections all over the world. This Kneber botnet is currently reaching different computer systems all around the globe. This botnet is actually a new type of malware which has never been seen before by computer scientists. The damage which this botnet is causing is of a very severe nature and every computer user worldwide needs to be aware of the many risks involved.

You may be reassured to know that this Kneber botnet only affects the Windows operating system. This is not such good news as the majority of computer users who use computers for daily use, make use of the Windows operating system. It has been in existence for more than a year and once your computer gets infected the risks are very bad. The many risks involved need to be brought to the public’s attention, in order to computer users to be able to identify the symptoms immediately.

One of the most alarming aspects with regard to the Botnet Kneber is that it is able to actually steal your passwords as well as log in information for any secure sites which you as the computer user visit. This means that this may result in some severe ramifications such as you becoming the next victim of identity theft or a being the victim of a huge cybercrime.

It have been confirmed by various statistics that this botnet has actually been identified in over one hundred and ninety six countries worldwide. This is creating a massive problem for everyone and one of the most concerning aspects to take into consideration is the factor that it is actually extremely hard to detect it on your computer system as well as remove off your computer system.

Computer security experts are currently advising all computer users worldwide to never open suspicious emails. It is also highly suggested by computer experts that computer users try as best as they can to avoid clicking on links that are unfamiliar to them. If a link appears unfamiliar but it points to a reputable web address you still need to be extremely careful as this may also be an attempt to try and obtain your confidential information. At the end of the day it is imperative that all internet users take the concept of computer security seriously.

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  1. Jacksonville computer says:

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