China warns of new virus transmitted by MSN
China's anti-cyber virus authorities has warned that a deadly new virus, transmitted by Microsoft's MSN (Microsoft Service Network) instant messaging programme, can steal registered users' accounts and passwords, eventually causing economic losses.
On the computer hit by the virus, the MSN friend list will display a message telling the user's account has been cancelled and recommending a Website where the user can find out who did this, experts with the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Centre said.
When the user logs in the Website the message names, he is required to key in his account and password.
