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TREND MICRO WEEKLY VIRUS REPORT: Friday November 4, 2005

Issue Preview: 1. Trend Micro Updates - Pattern File & Scan Engine Updates 2. The Trouble with BAGLEs - WORM_BAGLE.BQ and WORM_BAGLE.BS (Low Risk) 3. Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware 4. Introducing Worry-Free Security for Small and Medium Business 5. Protect Your PC against the Latest -- New Version of Award-Winning PC-cillinT

1. Trend Micro Updates - Pattern File & Scan Engine Updates Pattern File : 2.929.00 Scan engine : 7.510 2. The Trouble with BAGLEs - WORM_BAGLE.BQ and WORM_BAGLE.BS (Low Risk) Trend Micro researchers have discovered two new variants of the notorious BAGLE family of worms. Although WORM_BAGLE.BQ and WORM_BAGLE.BS have not caused a high number of infections, they are utilizing a relatively new technique - adding a downloader between the Trojan and worm components as part of a "tri-component" technique - which enables a far more dynamic spreading mechanism and a higher potential for damage. Although security experts first saw this technique in mid- eptember with a series of other BAGLE variants, its re-emergence suggests that this could become more prominent - and destructive - in the future. According to Jamz Yaneza, Senior Research Engineer at Trend Micro, the URLs to which the code points are continuously changing to prevent the downloader from being detected. "At times they appear to be down, then they are brought back up again. This appears to give the author enough time to repack the code, thereby modifying the identifying file," he said. Security experts warn that these new variants could possibly mark the beginning of a concerning trend. A future variant with a slightly better refined propagation technique - including the use of a packer with polymorphic capabilities and utilizing an established Bot network - could lead to a significant number of infections. If you would like to scan your computer for WORM_BAGLE.BQ and WORM_BAGLE.BS, or thousands of other worms, viruses, Trojans and malicious code, visit HouseCall, rend Micro's free, online virus scanner at: http://trendnewsletter.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?lgLQCRCQTVrjxpuipjLuLKpHQJhuV2VU For additional information about WORM_BAGLE.BQ and WORM_BAGLE.BS please visit: http://trendnewsletter.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?lgLQCRCQTVrjxpuipjLuLKpHQJhuV2VW and http://trendnewsletter.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?lgLQCRCQTVrjxpuipjLuLKpHQJhuV2VY 3. Top 10 Most Prevelant Global Malware (from October 28 to November 3, 2005) JAVA_BYTEVER.A SPYW_DASHBAR.300  WORM_NETSKY.P SPYW_GATOR.F  HTML_NETSKY.P  TROJ_BAGLE.AB  TSPY_SMALL.SN  WORM_MOFEI.B  ADW_LOP.A  PE_PARITE.A  4. Introducing Worry-Free Security for Small and Medium Business Trend Micro now offers two new solutions designed to free small and medium business owners and IT managers from the worries of multiple Internet threats: Client Server Messaging Security for SMB and Client Server Security for SMB. Both offer: - Automatic Threat Protection: automatically monitors, responds, and protects against virus outbreaks 24/7 and without intervention - All-in-one Integrated Defense: reduces the complexity and effort needed to protect against multiple Internet threats -Zero Administration: gives instant insight into threat status and protection with a single Web-based Security Dashboard Learn how to make your security solution worry-free: http://www.trendmicro.com/smb 5. Protect Your PC against the Latest -- New Version of Award-Winning PC-cillinT Leading desktop security just got better. Trend MicroT PC-cillinT Internet Security 2006 delivers the ultimate protection against viruses, worms, Trojans, and hackers- plus-spyware, spam, phishing attacks, and Internet scams designed to steal credit card and bank account numbers. PC-cillin includes a personal firewall, advanced security for your wireless network, vulnerability scan, and comprehensive parental controls. It's everything you need to feel secure. And with Home Network Control, you can easily configure, update, and manage the security for each PC on your network-wherever PC-cillin 2006 is installed. Buy Now or Download a free evaluation of PC-cillin Internet Security 2006: http://trendnewsletter.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?lgLQCRCQTVrjxpuipjLuLKpHQJhuV2VSB

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