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MJ
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Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« on: Dec 5th, 2005, 9:42pm » |
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In the past 3 hours my computer has quarantined 18 email viruses regarding the FBI/CIA virus.
I have Norton/symantec blocking it very well on my end.
I am wondering if others are getting this as well.
CH.com is the only site I have been to in that time frame.
Can anyone explain what this virus does.
Please scan your systems if not protected.
MJ
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BlueMeanie
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #1 on: Dec 5th, 2005, 9:48pm » |
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FBI/CIA checking YOUR computer. Ya must have done something real bad. 
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #2 on: Dec 5th, 2005, 9:50pm » |
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Its one of the Sober worm varients...
google a removal tool...
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #4 on: Dec 5th, 2005, 10:27pm » |
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Blue meanie
Thats life in the fast lane allways looking over my shoulder.
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #5 on: Dec 5th, 2005, 10:29pm » |
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Run it in safe mode with system restore turned off..
only way to be sure you have it gone...
edit for typos
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MJ
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #6 on: Dec 5th, 2005, 10:33pm » |
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I did thanks
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Re: Clean but Whats up with FBI/CIA viruses.
« Reply #7 on: Dec 6th, 2005, 8:10am » |
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I have been getting about 6-8 emails a day in my Corporate account.
Security software is catching all of them.
Someone has the bug...
W32.Sober.X@mm
W32.Sober Removal Tool
US-CERT is aware of several new variants of the W32/Sober virus that propagate via email. As with many viruses, these variants rely on social engineering to propagate. Specifically, the user must click on a link or open an attached file. A recent variant sends messages that appear to be from the CIA or FBI, while a German version appears to be coming from the Bundeskriminalamt (BKA), the German Federal police service. US-CERT encourages users to review the appropriate alert
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