Hidden DDoS Program on Computers Worldwide

Virginia-based Network Security Technologies has sent evidence to the FBI concerning what they call "hidden attack software" that has been secretly installed on at least 2000 computers worldwide. Reportedly disguised as a video clip, the software carries an AVI extension with a hidden EXE extension that allows the software to be used in DDoS attacks. When a user logs onto the Internet, the program registers the infected computer with one of two computers belonging to users known as "Badman" and "Serbian". While the virus poses no immediate threat, it is recommended that users attempt to locate the executable, which changes its name randomly to avoid being detected, but usually contains random letters in its name.