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Published: 9 June 2000 17:49 BST
A destructive program that attacks Web sites and gives hackers remote control of PCs has been discovered by a US security company.
Network Security Technologies discovered at least 2,000 home and business computers have been planted with the program which, due to a built-in defence mechanism allows it to remain undetected by a virus scanner.
The executable program - hidden in a video clip - sends passwords and network information back to the hacker who is then either able to transform a user's machine into a 'zombie' - like those used in denial of service attacks.
According to a report in CNN, Network Security Technologies are in discussions with the FBI and the government today over ways to stem the threat.
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