Snopes-verified virus alert
Posted: Wed Feb 06, 2008 5:42 pm
A worm going around with Valentine themed messages.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/valentine.asp
An interesting read. Snopes sez this one affects most windows-based
platforms, and the Snopes site explains what it does. Bottom line tho:
"Since antivirus programs will not protect your computer, the most
important thing is for people to be extremely suspicious about where
they go and what they click on. Never click on any link in an email
from someone you don't know. never click on a link in an advertisement
on the internet -- if you want to visit that site, look up the address
yourself.
This version of the Storm Worm should not be confused with the "Be My
Valentine" hoax virus warning from 2000.
Last updated 3 February 2008."
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/valentine.asp
An interesting read. Snopes sez this one affects most windows-based
platforms, and the Snopes site explains what it does. Bottom line tho:
"Since antivirus programs will not protect your computer, the most
important thing is for people to be extremely suspicious about where
they go and what they click on. Never click on any link in an email
from someone you don't know. never click on a link in an advertisement
on the internet -- if you want to visit that site, look up the address
yourself.
This version of the Storm Worm should not be confused with the "Be My
Valentine" hoax virus warning from 2000.
Last updated 3 February 2008."