VIRUS ALERT

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Just got this from the network admin at a company I do work for.

There is a new virus out that everyone needs to be aware of and is just in time for the holidays, the Reeezak worm (w32.Reeezak.a@mm) is spreading its political message and dangerous payload across the Internet. Also known as Keyluc, Maldal.C, and Zacker.C, this worm uses Microsoft Outlook and MSN Messenger to collect e-mail addresses. Reeezak also deletes the Windows System directory, disables antivirus software,and redirects Internet Explorer to a political message Web site that contains malicious code designed to spread across IRC. Because Reeezak deletes Windows files and spreads via e-mail, this worm ranks 6 on the CNET Virus Meter. The subject line reads "Happy New Year." The message text reads "Hi I can't describe my feelings But all i can say is Happy New Year :) bye" The attached file is Christmas.exe

-- Anonymous, December 19, 2001

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Thanks for the warning, Beckie. I hope I don't get this one as a Christmas present.

-- Anonymous, December 19, 2001

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