Zotob worm exploits new critical Microsoft security vulnerability
Experts at SophosLabs™, Sophos's global network of virus, spyware and spam analysis centers, have warned computer users of a new worm that exploits a recently discovered security vulnerability in Microsoft's software.
The W32/Zotob-A worm spreads to other network computers by exploiting security holes in Microsoft's software. Details of these security holes can be found in Microsoft security bulletins MS04-011 and MS05-039.
Once the Zotob worm has infected a PC it opens a backdoor, allowing remote hackers to gain access and control over the computer.
