Windows XP vulnerability exposure: Beware of the "Help and Support Center" unsolicited

Microsoft just released the June patch, Windows XP has exposed a new HCP protocol vulnerability. After being verified by 360 Security Center, when Windows XP users use IE series browser to open the hanging web page or play the music files of “drug”, the computer will automatically pop up “Help and Support Center” and download automatically. Running the Trojan program, windows7 is faulty, so it is manipulated by any remote control. Dr. Shi Xiaohong, 360 security expert, said that 360 security guards have urgently provided temporary patches for Windows XP users. After repairing, they can safely go online and listen to songs.
According to Shi Xiaohong, the HCP protocol is used in Windows' Help & Support Center. Since IE browser can use this protocol to open the "Help and Support Center" by default, users can access the HCP protocol. Web pages, hacker pre-set malicious scripts will automatically run, and automatically open Windows "Help and Support Center", and Trojans will invade Internet users at this time.






































kill. & rdquo; Shi Xiaohong said. In addition to hanging horse pages, hackers can also embed vulnerability code into music media files such as ASX. When netizens open these "dark" drugs, the computer will also be recruited. In other words, as long as it is a Windows XP user, even if you do not use IE, you will be vulnerable to the vulnerability.
As of press time, Microsoft officially confirmed the HCP protocol vulnerability (Microsoft Security Advisory ID: 2219475), but did not disclose when to release the official patch. 360 Security Center recommends that netizens, before Microsoft releases the official patch to fix HCP protocol vulnerabilities, should follow the following schemes to prevent vulnerabilities:
1. Install 360 security guards 7.1 official version, automatically prompt Windows XP users to block HCP protocol with temporary patches. Vulnerabilities, motherboard repairs, and full compatibility when Microsoft releases official patches. At the same time, 360 "trojan firewall" uses the original "100-level cloud defense" technology, can fully prevent the Trojan invasion attack;
2, if you can not install the temporary patch in time, see the computer When the Windows “Help and Support Center is automatically popped up, you should use the effective security software to scan and kill the Trojan virus as soon as possible;
3, non-360 users can temporarily disable the HCP function manually, and then restart the patch after Microsoft releases the patch. Open.