A computer one...I have 42 e-mails from wierd e-mail addresses subject: Nicole and Paris...I deleted them all but was wondering if they are viruses. Anyone heard of it?
FUTUREBRIDETOKEITH
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I do not know much about it. It is called the worm virus
LoriH
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This is from McAfee
============================================================ VIRUS ADVISORY: W32/Sober@MM!M681 - Medium Risk ------------------------------------------------------------ DAT Required: DAT 4629 ------------------------------------------------------------ Learn more about W32/Sober@MM!M681 here: http://us.mcafee.com/root/campaign.asp?cid=16001 ------------------------------------------------------------ FreeScan checks for W32/Sober@MM!M681 Scan now: http://us.mcafee.com/root/campaign.asp?cid=14462 ============================================================
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 McAfee Personal Firewall Plus -- recommended against threats like W32/Sober@MM!M681 that need Internet access to spread.
http://us.mcafee.com/root/campaign.asp?cid=11276
september2004
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yes, our work got infected with that one...
delete it!
103005FallBride
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OMG YES! Every morning I get the WEIRDEST e-mails. I call IT and they're 'working on it'.
Aga
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we have been getting these emails for few days at work, yesterday each one of us had at 500 of them in our mailboxes...