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I have just received the below virus adisory notice which I pass on for those who may be interested.
Today I have received 9 spam e-mails all with this virus payload attached so it is out there and probably coming your way !!!
@Virus Advisory Service wrote:
CURRENT THREAT – W32Sober@MM!M681 – Medium Risk
What is it?
A variant of W32/Sober.gen@MM, W32/Sober@MM!M681 is another mass-mailing worm hiding inside a spam email attachment. When run, the virus displays a fake error message, infects the host computer then sends itself to stolen email addresses. Note: VirusScan users with the latest DAT file are protected from this threat.
What should I look for?
FROM: Varies
SUBJECT: Examples: Registration Confirmation; Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie; hi, ive a new mail address
BODY: Example: hey its me, my old address dont work at time. i dont know why?! in the last days ive got some mails. i’ think thaz your mails but im not sure!
How do I know if I’ve been infected?
Fake error message (“Error in packed Header”) displayed. Outgoing messages as noted above. Note: Receiving an email alert stating that the virus came from your email address is not necessarily an indication you are infected. Mass-mailing viruses often forge (or “spoof”) the from address.
What can I do?
Besides keeping your anti-virus protection current, fortify your PC security by installing a firewall — recommended against threats like W32/Sober@MM!M681 that need Internet access to spread.I had one yesterday titled ” Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie ” Didn’t reconise the sender, so I deleted, looks like it was just as well!
@Lambrini Girl wrote:
oh ffs! not another one I have to take seriously!! :?
Yup it sure looks that way.For information, I have had two of the ‘Paris Hilton’ ones and three of the ‘Registration Confirmation’ ones this morning when I opened up my inbox.
havent had the paris hiltern but just got the reg confirmation
good thing with hotmail is it wont open files with virus any wayThanks for the warning PB. I will be vigilant……Hi Ya Geordie Birdx
@geordiebird wrote:
havent had the paris hiltern but just got the reg confirmation
good thing with hotmail is it wont open files with virus any wayTrue – lots of ‘webmail’ providers won’t open virus carrying messages but you shouldn’t rely on this alone. Quite a few viruses / worms etc are specifically configured to get through Hotmail’s defences.
For example, I use BT as my internet mailbox and theoretically it scans all incoming mails before automatically delivering them to my computer. However, it doesn’t always work as it should and occasionally a mail is delivered complete with its virus payload. This is why I have a fully updated anti-virus programme running on my computer from start up.
I would recommend that ALL computer users have an anti-virus programme installed on their computer and that they DON’T rely on ‘webmail’ alone to block viruses.
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