Blackmal" virus

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Donny Hinson
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Blackmal" virus

Post by Donny Hinson »

A new virus threat has been identified on the Internet. This threat, known as the W32.Blackmal.E virus, will delete certain types of files (.doc, .xls, .mdb, .mde, .ppt, .pps, .zip, .rar, .pdf, .psd, .dmp) on the hard drives of infected systems on the third day of every month.

E-mail Subjects Lines:
The subjects of the e-mails that carry the virus vary; however, the following are examples of some of the subject lines associated with this worm:

A Great Video
Fw:
Fw: DSC-00465.jpg
Fw: Funny Image
Fw: Picturs
Fw: Real show
Fwd: image.jpg
Fwd: Photo
Message Bodies:
It is important to know the only way to become infected with the virus is by opening an attachment that contains the virus. Therefore, delete any suspicious e-mail messages in your inbox, especially those with file attachments. The message bodies vary but may include any one of the following words:

Note: forwarded message attached. You Must View This Videoclip! >>
forwarded message
i just any one see my photos.
It's Free Image
The Best Videoclip Ever
forwarded message attached.
VIDEOS! FREE! (US$ 0,00)
how are you?
i send the details.
Attachment Extensions:
The attachment extensions will be one of the following:

.com
.cpl
.exe
.scr
.pif
.zip
.bhx
.mim

The Bureau has deployed anti-virus measures to protect against this threat.