Microsoft needs your credit card details?
Takashi Katsuki writes on the Symantec Security Response weblog:
Recently we came across an interesting Trojan sample… What makes it interesting is that the author has obviously taken great pains to make it appear legitimate.
The trojan shows up on your PC in the form of a “Microsoft Piracy Control” screen. If you decline to activate Windows, your computer shuts down. All other functions (like the Task Manager) are locked out.
If you choose to “activate”, a new screen appears which asks for all sorts of personal and financial information.
This Trojan teaches us all a good lesson - Trust No One. This is the slogan from the TV show The X-Files, and very much applies when it comes to protecting your personal information.
Excellent advise indeed. If you need help removing trojans, viruses, or other malware from your PC, or if you have questions about securing your PC or network, contact us! We’d be happy to be of assistance.