Critical Windows vulnerability is used to spread Sandworm malware
The main thing that you have to know is how this malware travels around. It seems that it relies on a Powerpoint file that refers to an .INF file. Of course, the mostly used method for spreading such files around is with a help of misleading emails, so be sure you ignore all of them. Once a malicious Powerpoint file is downloaded onto the system, it pulls in two files that are known as slides.inf and slide1.gif. Once these files are active, they are used to make specific system modifications and install a virus. Note that malware itself is not hiding in this malicious Powerpoint file. It is downloaded latest without any permission asked.
If you want to avoid Sandworm virus, make sure you apply Microsoft’s MS14-060 patch and fix CVE-2014-4114 vulnerability. In addition, installing a reputable security tool would help you to prevent infiltration of this and other malwares in the future. Of course, you should always make sure that your anti-virus is up-to-date and that you are using the latest its version. Finally, avoid misleading emails and do NOT download email attachments that came to your inbox from unknown sources.