The Trojan impersonates software that activates Windows

Security vendor Symantec said many people who wanted Microsoft operating system activation code had been tricked by the "Windows Activation" Trojan of their bank account information.

When installed, the Trojan, named by Symantec, will remove the Microsoft activation request screen and replace it with the words: " To reduce software piracy, re-activate the Windows version. We will suggest you give some account information but the credit card will not be charged ".

Windows screen appears when restarting the computer
after the Trojan has been installed

You can only select Yes or No without running Task Manager or any application. If you select No, the computer will turn off immediately, if you select Yes, you will see the following screen:

In case users change computer hardware significantly, Windows XP requires reactivation but never asks for personal information. According to Symantec, the trojan affects Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT and Server 2003. Windows Vista has not been affected by Kardphisher, but similar capabilities may occur because of the need to activate the new operating system much higher. a lot of.