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Code Generators For Recon Helmet in ‘Halo: Reach’ Deliver Malware

Microsoft is cautioning that followers of the Halo: Reach should keep themselves away from a few code generators that though pledge for providing the uncommon shield, actually deliver malware capable of infecting PCs.

Actually, while playing 'Halo: Reach,' numerous gamers seek for acquiring the Recon Armor. Besides, for Halo: Reach fans desiring to play with the uncommon shield, it's necessary that they utilize certain code generators that, however, contaminate their PCs with malware.

State specialists that fresh players of 'Halo: Reach' capitalize on code generators hoping they can utilize the in-game product, which indeed they never earned. Interestingly, malware purveyors too seem to have recognized this opportunity as apt for disseminating their wares hidden behind code generators that are required to have the Recon helmet as well as Halo: Reach.

Thus, their promise for delivering the Recon Armor serves as bait for aiding in distributing malware. Usually, those getting the armor are only the Halo creators, Bungie, and the players who've been able to pass the Vidmaster tests during the title's earlier editions.

Investigators have discovered a pair of samples that they identify as PWS:Win32/Fignotok.A, dubbed "Halo Reach Flaming Recon.exe" and "Mod V3xD.exe."

Both these programs install a file called "haloreachflamingrecon.exe," which claims it'll generate code to help get the Recon helmet; however, in reality, it captures the Xbox Live credentials of the user, by getting him to provide his login particulars that are then dispatched to the malware's controller through e-mail. The executable file also links up with a remote server to receive additional configuration files.

One more malware, which exploits the Halo franchise's popularity, is called "Halo Reach Generator.exe." This worm has been identified as Worm:Win32/Rebhip.A, which steals sensitive details by proliferating through removable drives.

Meanwhile, specialists caution that attackers employing different lures related to popular items for getting unwary users' systems compromised with malware are not unknown. Thus it's important to think again prior to acquiring the particular armor in the way described since it may result in account compromise. Furthermore, gamers should play fair for, nobody likes cheaters. Besides, it'll also yield them those crowing privileges, the specialists say.

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