Symantec antivirus software needs critical update

A new worm, know under the name Rinbot (by Symantec) or Delbot (by Sophos), is using a security flaw in the Symantec anti virus software that seeks to set up botnets from which denial-of-service attacks can be launched. It will distribute itself by email as an attachment.

At Symantec, the general recommandation is to update all anti virus software as soon as possible to avoid any security issues or infections by the worm. Symantec has issued a Daily LiveUpdate that protects against what the company calls W32.Rinbot.L. The worm creates registry changes that must be removed and the removal of the worm should be easy.