Medium Risk Virus Alert
McAfee has issued a Virus Advisory regarding the W32 Sober@MM!M681 Virus. Anyone with any version of McAfee DAT other than 4629 is recommended to update their DAT as soon as possible.
This variant of the W32/Sober.gen@MM 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.
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W32Sober@MM!M681
Medium Risk
DAT Required: 4629 |
Virus Advisory |
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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.
How do I find out more?
Go here.
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