bigfish1965 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 There's two big threats floating around the net today. The first one is a remake of the 2005 Postcards1001 virus email. It slips by your anti-virus because the email contains the link to the .exe file rather than contain the file itself. Never click on a link that ends in '.exe' . Never. Ever. The next is Storm Worm so called because it is an email warning you of an approaching and impending storm. This waltzed right across Europe in two days. This virus will turn your PC into part of a botnet system. You'll be sending out thousands of spam emails in no time. This also contains an executable (.exe) file. IF you get these emails, just delete them. It's winter and I guess the script kiddies are bored. Be careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskiesRus Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks for taking the time,Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks for the tips Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheMan Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks for the info Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 I've just made the switch to Linux - im not overly concerned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunkerbasshunter Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 thanks for the heads up! CHeers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 free worms..... oooowwww sign me up. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carp Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Tanks much for the update Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Never click on a link that ends in '.exe' . Never. Ever. Thanks again Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outdoorguy61 Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks for the tips. How do I tell what files might have an .exe without opening up another program on my computer that I have very little experience in? I am rather clumsy with the in's and out's of computer world. Thanks for taking a peek. outdoorguy61 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeman Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 As...if im not sick...enough...........chance ofanother...virus....!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 Thanks Rick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted January 20, 2007 Report Share Posted January 20, 2007 thanks rick,you are the man.... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsn Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 So far so good. Thanks for the heads up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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