Most Dangerous Malware (Software) till Date: New Rootkit threatens and Dangerous for all versions of Windows
There is always a threat to your computer system from viruses and trozans via Internet or USBs, so it is always recommended to use the best antivirus available. Very recently Microsoft has confirmed that a new, highly dangerous zero-day vulnerability that has caused multiple researchers to issuing warnings. This exploit is extremely dangerous at all the levels.
Most Harmful Malware: Rootkit
It can enter your computer or enterprise via hidden files on the USB drive or via network through shared files. It gets triggered even when the user views the icon. No other interaction is required for it to affect the system. It propagates itself. It loads as a rootkit infection. It affects all Windows operating systems, even full-patched Windows 7 systems. It seems to target extremely sensitive information ,researchers say it seems to have been made for espionage. If all that weren’t scary enough, a researcher has already published proof-of-concept code.
All anti-malware vendors are updating their antivirus softwares to add detection functionality of this rootkit and Microsoft is among them. This rootkit needs serious attention else it may lead to system damage, so backup your computer periodically.
