Kama Sutra worm seduces PC users
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Kama Sutra worm seduces PC users
Kama Sutra worm seduces PC users
Originally Posted by C/NET NEWS
A new e-mail worm that spreads under the guise of pornographic content has jumped to the top of the worldwide virus charts.
When run on a Windows PC, the worm copies itself to shared network locations and sends itself to e-mail addresses found on the target computer. The pest includes a timed attack that attempts to disable antivirus and firewall software and delete certain files, including Office documents, on the third day of the month, according to antivirus software vendor F-Secure.
The worm, dubbed W32/Nyxem-E by F-Secure, arrives attached to an e-mail message. It uses a variety of subject lines, including "School girl fantasies gone bad." The body text also varies, but it can include references to the Kama Sutra, the ancient Sanskrit book with pictures and explanations about different sexual positions. The worm executes when the user opens the attachment.
When run on a Windows PC, the worm copies itself to shared network locations and sends itself to e-mail addresses found on the target computer. The pest includes a timed attack that attempts to disable antivirus and firewall software and delete certain files, including Office documents, on the third day of the month, according to antivirus software vendor F-Secure.
The worm, dubbed W32/Nyxem-E by F-Secure, arrives attached to an e-mail message. It uses a variety of subject lines, including "School girl fantasies gone bad." The body text also varies, but it can include references to the Kama Sutra, the ancient Sanskrit book with pictures and explanations about different sexual positions. The worm executes when the user opens the attachment.
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Originally Posted by PSS-Mag
I can't find anything on SARC about it.
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Supposed to trigger on the 3rd of the month . . . that's today!
Cool. I'd love to see computers around the world crash.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be happening.
Another BS story.
Carry on.
Cool. I'd love to see computers around the world crash.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be happening.
Another BS story.
Carry on.
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Originally Posted by kobiashi
Supposed to trigger on the 3rd of the month . . . that's today!
Cool. I'd love to see computers around the world crash.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be happening.
Another BS story.
Carry on.
Cool. I'd love to see computers around the world crash.
Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be happening.
Another BS story.
Carry on.
I wish that were true. We are already seeing issues at work.
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Originally Posted by jamzwayne
I wish that were true. We are already seeing issues at work.
Cool. I hope the whole planet shuts down for a few days.
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It was predicited to be primarily an asian threat, even there if fizzled.
This was far from a zero-day threat that Admins need to worry about.
If someone got caught by this virus they were just sloppy in their virus protection. It has yet to even come knocking on my virtual door....
This was far from a zero-day threat that Admins need to worry about.
If someone got caught by this virus they were just sloppy in their virus protection. It has yet to even come knocking on my virtual door....
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Originally Posted by vader716
If someone got caught by this virus they were just sloppy in their virus protection. It has yet to even come knocking on my virtual door....
Protection v0000.001 installed.
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Originally Posted by vader716
It was predicited to be primarily an asian threat, even there if fizzled.
This was far from a zero-day threat that Admins need to worry about.
If someone got caught by this virus they were just sloppy in their virus protection. It has yet to even come knocking on my virtual door....
This was far from a zero-day threat that Admins need to worry about.
If someone got caught by this virus they were just sloppy in their virus protection. It has yet to even come knocking on my virtual door....
Lucky you.
[Begin RANT
]I have all these RETARDS calling ME because of all the **** they are getting all of a sudden. Like it's my fault you cant secure your own freaking network...call 1-800-441-7234 and leave me alone....It's Friday for Pete's sake.
[End RANT
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Originally Posted by jamzwayne
Lucky you.
[Begin RANT ]
I have all these RETARDS calling ME because of all the **** they are getting all of a sudden. Like it's my fault you cant secure your own freaking network...call 1-800-441-7234 and leave me alone....It's Friday for Pete's sake.
[End RANT ]
[Begin RANT
]I have all these RETARDS calling ME because of all the **** they are getting all of a sudden. Like it's my fault you cant secure your own freaking network...call 1-800-441-7234 and leave me alone....It's Friday for Pete's sake.
[End RANT
]Haha, we must have a similar job. I recognize that number, I give it out many times a day. Don't forget to tell them it's option #3 for tech support.
Haven't had any calls about **** yet today though.
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Originally Posted by jamzwayne
Lucky you.
[Begin RANT ]
I have all these RETARDS calling ME because of all the **** they are getting all of a sudden. Like it's my fault you cant secure your own freaking network...call 1-800-441-7234 and leave me alone....It's Friday for Pete's sake.
[End RANT ]
[Begin RANT
]I have all these RETARDS calling ME because of all the **** they are getting all of a sudden. Like it's my fault you cant secure your own freaking network...call 1-800-441-7234 and leave me alone....It's Friday for Pete's sake.
[End RANT
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Originally Posted by Tical84
Haha, we must have a similar job. I recognize that number, I give it out many times a day. Don't forget to tell them it's option #3 for tech support.
Haven't had any calls about **** yet today though.
Haven't had any calls about **** yet today though.
That's the number to Symantic.