Computer Virus alerts!

[bigfish1965]

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.

[muskiesRus]

Thanks for taking the time,Rick!

[GbayGiant]

Thanks for the tips Rick.

[DanTheMan]

Thanks for the info Rick

[mepps]

I've just made the switch to Linux - im not overly concerned!

[lunkerbasshunter]

thanks for the heads up!

 

CHeers!

[aplumma]

free worms..... oooowwww sign me up.

 

Art

[Carp]

Tanks much for the update Rick.

[nelly]

Never click on a link that ends in '.exe' . Never. Ever.

Thanks again Rick!

[outdoorguy61]

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

[lakeman]

As...if im not sick...enough...........chance ofanother...virus....!!!!

[fishnsled]

Thanks Rick.

[fishindevil]

thanks rick,you are the man.... cheers

[dsn]

So far so good.

 

Thanks for the heads up.