New Korgo Virus Targets Your Bank Accounts & CC Numbers
 

Another nasty one going around where it can scan your PC just by being online. Started in Germany.


New Virus Targeting Bank Accounts, Credit Cards on Internet

BERLIN (AFP) - German authorities alerted computer users to a new Internet virus targeting bank accounts and credit cards and bearing a striking resemblance to the Sasser worm that disabled millions of systems worldwide last month.

The Federal Office for Security in Information Technology (BSI) in the western city of Bonn said the new Korgo virus exploited security loopholes in the Microsoft operating system Windows.

Like Sasser, Korgo does not require to users to open an e-mail to unleash its destructive capability but can attack anyone connected to the Internet.

According to trade magazine PC Professionell, Korgo primarily seeks out online banking passwords and credit card numbers. It said affected users should change all their passwords and cancel their credit cards.


Interesting to note 959 new viruses were released on the Net in May, the highest number in 3 years.

Paysite owners expect increased charge backs in a few weeks.... :2 cents:

seen that on the news this morning.. another crazy virus