Sober.c virus set to attack via its own SMTP engine [Archive]

kronas

27-12-2003, 04:00

i thought i would give people a heads up even though it may be nothing for the majorty.........

A new worm is poised to wreak havoc, according to antivirus companies

Antivirus companies are warning of a virulent new worm, Sober.C, which spreads by mailing itself to its victim's contacts.

Although the worm was discovered during the weekend, several companies have since upgraded their warnings. Symantec are describing the threat as a "medium level", while Network Associates, the makers of McAfee, upgraded its threat description to medium a short time ago.

http://news.zdnet.co.uk/business/0,39020645,39118738,00.htm

Paul K

27-12-2003, 10:31

All I can say is daily update checks for your anti-virus software is a necessity. After spending an evening clearing 94 infected files, 2 virus and 4 trojans from one friends PC I can only repeat here what I say to my friends.
"If you are online you must have anti-virus software if nothing else."

MadGamer

27-12-2003, 12:13

All I can say is daily update checks for your anti-virus software is a necessity. After spending an evening clearing 94 infected files, 2 virus and 4 trojans from one friends PC I can only repeat here what I say to my friends.
"If you are online you must have anti-virus software if nothing else." I can't agree more. Also it is useful to have a firewall installed . This isn't just for Broadband it is useful for Dial up.

Paul K

27-12-2003, 12:20

My sig line on another forum consists of the following line:
If you have broadband please install a firewall
that will be ammended tomorrow when I have time, too many new users are not aware of the risks awaiting them online:(

kronas

29-12-2003, 16:31

My sig line on another forum consists of the following line:
If you have broadband please install a firewall
that will be ammended tomorrow when I have time, too many new users are not aware of the risks awaiting them online:(

i was around my mates and did a online virus check he has 109 viruses and a suspected trojan as well as a load of spyware

yet he says 'leave it alone' :rolleyes:

iadom

29-12-2003, 16:40

Sorry Kronas, but you are a week to late,;)

http://forum.nthellworld.co.uk/showthread.php?p=101773#post101773

Still, it's always good to keep people on their guard.

kronas

29-12-2003, 16:43

Sorry Kronas, but you are a week to late,;)

http://forum.nthellworld.co.uk/showthread.php?p=101773#post101773

Still, it's always good to keep people on their guard.

lol shows how much i have been around :rolleyes: