Rootkit

They are deep down into os, and are hard to find.

some free anti-rootkit
FREE ANTI-ROOTKIT TOOLS
AVG
Avira
F-Secure - Blacklight
McAfee
Panda
Sophos
Trend Micro

Infected XP owners left unpatched

Internet Security is important

Today on the BBC Technology page, there are 3 news regards to the virus and malware.

Zeus banking virus is back warns security firm


Web hit by hi-tech crime wave

Showed that 2009 has increased 71% of virus and malware compare to 2008

Porn virus publishes web history of victims on the net


STAYING SAFE ONLINE
.Use security software that can tackle viruses and spyware
.Use a firewall
.Apply operating system updates as soon as they become available
.Be suspicious of unsolicited e-mails bearing attachments
.Keep your browser up to date


It is getting worse