May update itself by downloading new versions over the Internet.
May download or install other infections onto the system.
Adds itself to the infected computer's registry so that the infection runs when Windows starts.
How It Infects: Trojan-Spy.Win32.Zbot.mty has no specific means of infection.
How To Avoid Infection: Do not click any unexpected links in instant messages. Do not download email attachments from unexpected sources. Do not download unknown files or files from unknown sources. If using StopSign, be sure that the On-Access Scan is installed and enabled to help scan files as they are accessed. Scan all files with the StopSign Threat Scanner before executing them. Ensure that all updates are installed from Microsoft's Windows Update to help protect against vulnerabilities in the operating system.
Vulnerable Operating Systems: Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
