[freetech] ot: New version of Klez computer virus spotted
- From: "Samuel Proulx" <samuelp@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <freetech@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 15:12:58 -0400
Antivirus experts have detected a new version of the Klez computer virus.
Klez.H reprises the original's ability to attack files and disable antivirus
software.
But Moscow-based Kaspersky Labs says the new incarnation can activate itself
without a mouse click.
They have already received reports of infections in Japan, China, Austria and
the Czech Republic.
The virus is triggered into destructive action every sixth day of an odd-number
month.
The worm family - which has been in circulation since late last year - is
programmed to overwrite several file types, including Word and Excel documents
and pictures and videos.
It propagates itself by sending virus copies to addresses from a computer's
address book.
It's difficult to spot because it uses random subject lines and attachment
names.
Attachments can have single '.exe' or double extensions.
Email users are advised to update their software protection.
Story filed: 16:21 Wednesday 17th April 2002
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