Microsoft released a temporary fix for the Duqu virus, which is also known as Son of Stuxnet. The virus could affect users of Windows XP, Windows 7, Vista, and Windows Server 2008. The company promised that it would come out with a security update earlier this week as it wants to deal with the virus as soon as possible.
The Duqu virus targets victims through email with a Microsoft Word attachment. The virus is not found in the email but in the attachment. According to a Symantec researcher, if a user opens the infected Word document, the attacker can control the PC. It could then look around the network for data. The virus can also propagate itself.
To find out if your computer is infected with the Duqu virus, you can visit Microsoft’s security page. You can also get the temporary fix from the page. The company said that it is currently working on a security update to patch Duqu.
The security advisory on the Microsoft security page provides a workaround for the Duqu virus that can be utilized to any Windows machine. The software company will be releasing a fix that can easily be installed. This would be ideal for enterprises.
