Bwhahahaha! I love having a Mac. :P Though of course I wouldn't open
it any ways. :)
-Jackie
>Hi,
>I hope it's not too late, there was a virus posted to the list (not by me!).
>Here is the info:
>Name: SIRCAM
>Variants: SCAM.A, TROJ_SCAM.A, W32.Sircam.Worm@mm
>Earlier variants: -
>Sort of virus: WORM
>Risk: Low (not descructif) - Medium (great spreading)
>Description:
>A large and growing number of computers is infected with W32/SirCam@MM.
>The infected e-mail can come from adresses you recognize.
>The body of the messages changes, as does the name of the file.
>
>The message can appear as follows:
>subject: (random)
>Body: (content varies)
>Hi! How are you?
>I send you this file in order to have your advice
>or I hope you can help me with this file that I send
>or I hope you like the file that I sendo you
>or This is the file with the information that you ask for
>See you later. Thanks
>
>That same message can also be received in Spanish:
>Hola como estas ?
>Te mando este archivo para que me des tu punto de vista
>or Espero me puedas ayudar con el archivo que te mando
>or Espero te guste este archivo que te mando
>or Este es el archivo con la información que me pediste
>Nos vemos pronto, gracias.
>
>The virus looks for .GIF, .JPG, .JPEG, .MPEG, .MOV, .MPG, .PDF, .PNG, .PS,
>en .ZIP-files in the folder MY DOCUMENTS en tries to send copies of those
>files to all the receivers that are found in all the cache-files.
>
>Solution:
>
>Check your aniviruswebsite for an update.
>It is recommanded to update your anti-virus programm regularly. You are
>advised to check of your version does recognize this virus.
>
>http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=TROJ_SIRCAM.A
>
>Advice:
>You are advised to set up your PC so the real extension of the files is
>showed.
>In 'My computer', choose the menu 'View' en after that the option 'Folder
>Options...'
>Do NOT mark the section 'Hide file extensions for known file types'.
>
>That's it, I hope it's clear, 'cause I had to translate it from Dutch to
>English.
>Good luck!
>Sarah
>(Sorry for sending this to the list)
