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Thursday, February 03, 2005

 



If you or someone who uses your computer uses MSN Instant Messenger, you may be at risk for a new and particularly harmful "worm" virus. TechWeb just reported today that:
"The newest variant of the Bropia worm -- tagged as Bropia.f, Bropia.g, Bropia.e, or Bropia.j by various anti-virus firms in an unusual display of naming chaos -- spreads through MSN Messenger. Users who receive the file and open it see a mildly-funny .jpg of a roasted chicken posed to resemble a naked sunbather, complete with tan lines. "
This worm is more than annoying, it opens a back door for another virus to steal your keystroke data, including passwords. The article includes a link to Symantec's Web site (http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.bropia.removal.tool.html) where you can scan for the worm, and find software to remove it, if necessary.

Just wanted to pass along the info. Remember to keep your virus definitions updated, and to back up your files regularly. Better safe than sorry.

Practice Safe Computing!


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