Latest email spam dubbed "Tibs" by Kapersky, disguised as an attachment named postcard.exe or postcard.zip, is spreading with the subject line "Happy New Year". Once it is launched, it will replicate and attached itself to other e-mail addresses by accessing the infected computer's mailbox. This worm is capable of disabling few computer security features and is able to hide itself from computer users.
The "Happy New Year" e-mail is just one variation on holiday spam. On Wednesday, security firm McAfee issued several warnings, including one for an e-mail with the attachment ChristmasBlessing-4.ppt, which installs software that allows the spammer remote access to the infected computer.
As with all e-mails, users should use extreme caution when opening attachments, VeriSign warns.
Sigh, a bad "gift" for new year ;)
[source: CBC]
Technorati Tags: security, internet worms, new year
Jan 1, 2007 at 07:55:43
i received a postcard from person that i know. but not sure whetee it is worm or not. hopefully it is not the worm. gmail have their own antivirus system right? hu3. anyway, happy new year dude.
Jan 1, 2007 at 08:08:53
If you are using Gmail, you dont have to worry much then. happy new year :)