In January 2010 a large number of user requests regarding neutralization of active infections related to Trojan.Winlock programs while the vast majority of fraud schemes employed by cyber-criminals in January were based on paid short messages. The last month also saw introduction of new malware spreading techniques and more sophisticated monetizing methods employed by cyber-criminals for money-laundering.

Doctor Web keeps improving tools for neutralization of Trojan.Winlock programs and of their malicious impact.

Doctor Web announced major updating of its Dr.Web CureIt! utility designed to scan and cure computers of viruses, even those protected by anti-viruses from other vendors. Specific features for efficient neutralization of Trojan.Winlock programs have been implemented in the new version of the utility.