[pchelpers] Re: new virus going around


you do mean e-mail with attachments right?

>
> Heads up, we got a bad one going around
>
> W32/Yaha.k
> more info @: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99918.htm
>
>
> Its up to number five on the charts at Symantec, with Opaserv k in sixth
> (also an L and M variant on the loose)
> I hear its a nasty, but opaserv k looks far worse.  It formats the drive
and
> flashes the BIOS and does it fast.( worm then runs C:\Boot.exe to reboot
the
> system, at which time the payload runs. It overwrites the boot section of
> the hard drive, deletes the CMOS, and destroys all data on the hard
drive.)
> Distribution is rated high for yaha.
>
> Do not open any funny looking e-mail
>
> Pc ( Dallas)
>
>
>
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.435 / Virus Database: 244 - Release Date: 12/30/2002
>
>
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