[GeoStL] Warning - New Virus - Warning, not a hoax

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Reports are coming in since yesterday from various sources of a number of 
emails
that contain a ZIP file attachment called Your_Details.zip. The zip file 
contains a file ending in a PIF extension.  Even if it isn't detected as a 
virus, it has been identified as one.  Delete the message if you receive 
one. DO NOT execute the PIF  file inside the ZIP attachment under any 
circumstances.

The details of the virus can be read at:
http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_SOBIG.E

As with some other, recent attacks, this uses a person's e-mail address 
book (Outlook, Outlook Express, etc. but not NotesMail).  It then sends to 
everyone in that address book while making it
appear to be from someone else in the address book (but seldom the real 
originating PC). This is yet another reminder to think twice before 
previewing or opening attachments that you aren't
expecting without first contacting the apparent author to verify  their intent.
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Glenn
St. Louis, Mo



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