MS Malware Removal Tool Removes 2M Password Stealers
Category: Bugs / VirusPosted: June 21, 2008 08:24AM
Author: Nemo
Every patch Tuesday, Microsoft includes an update malware removal tool to help remove malicious software from Windows computers. In the week after the latest release, the software detected and removed game password stealing software from over 2 million computers. Criminals like to use these types of programs to hack users' accounts using the stolen passwords so they can sell the victims' in-game possessions for virtual money. Virtual money can then be turned into real-world dollars through various exchanges. Gamers can be especially susceptible to these types of attacks because they often disable anti-virus programs while gaming. Another venue of attack is through the use of cracked versions of games that come complete with malware.
