Web Shoppers Beware: The SCOB Virus and the Threat to Online Security

The transcript discusses a recent virus, SCOB, which has infected numerous computers by exploiting a vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Unlike traditional viruses, SCOB aims to financially benefit attackers by installing keyboard logging spyware on computers through trusted websites like eBay and Yahoo. Microsoft advises users to increase security settings and update their systems. Mac users and those using browsers like Opera and Mozilla are currently safe. Users are encouraged to check for specific files to determine if they are compromised and to change passwords as a precaution.

What types of users appear to be safe from the SCOB virus until a patch is released?

What files should users search for to determine if they have been compromised by the SCOB virus?