Death-Dude
11-01-2003, 10:16 PM
Story at CNN (http://money.cnn.com/2003/10/31/technology/internet_virus.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes)
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Virus turns PCs into spam machines
Experts say a new e-mail virus that is capable of turning computers into 'spamming' machines.
October 31, 2003: 1:05 PM EST
LONDON (Reuters) - A new e-mail virus capable of turning infected personal computers into "spamming" machines emerged Friday, targeting corporate and home users in Europe and the United States, a computer security expert said.
Anti-virus software makers Trend Micro reported that tens of thousands of its corporate computer users in France and Germany were hit Friday afternoon by the virus, dubbed "Mimail.C."
Keep that AV program updated.
Virus turns PCs into spam machines
Experts say a new e-mail virus that is capable of turning computers into 'spamming' machines.
October 31, 2003: 1:05 PM EST
LONDON (Reuters) - A new e-mail virus capable of turning infected personal computers into "spamming" machines emerged Friday, targeting corporate and home users in Europe and the United States, a computer security expert said.
Anti-virus software makers Trend Micro reported that tens of thousands of its corporate computer users in France and Germany were hit Friday afternoon by the virus, dubbed "Mimail.C."