There is a new, high-risk virus that is currently making it's way into Attachmate's email system...VBS-Stages.A Our new anti-virus software is catching this virus via email before it is distributed to the user however we want to make sure that everyone is aware of this virus and of the required McAfee Virus Definitions file version you need to have loaded on your workstation(s). Please read below to determine if you have the McAfee Virus Definitions file version required and what this virus is all about. Virus Alert Memo Virus Name: IRC/Stages.worm Discovery Date: 5/26/00 Type: Winscript Risk: Rated High Indications Of Infection & Payload This worm may arrive by email in the following format: Subject: Funny Body: > The male and female stages of life. Attachment: LIFE_STAGES.TXT.SHS The virus sends out an email to all addresses in the infected user�s address book. A sample of the email is as follows: The virus also deletes the file REGEDIT.EXE and moves it to the Recycle Bin with the name RECYCLED.VXD. This file is executed whenever the infected user opens REGEDIT type files. Method Of Infection When the attached scrap file (LIFE_STAGES.TXT.SHS) is executed, it will fool the user by the following text. During this time, the worm installs itself in the infected computer. Then it creates a registry entry, so that it is run at every Windows startup: How to Protect Yourself from this Virus Ensure you have McAfee Virus Definitions file version: 4.0.4082 or higher. To check your current version level, right click on your task bar V-Shield icon and choose ABOUT to view your current virus definitions. To update to the latest Virus Definition file available, click on Virus Definition Update and run the latest DAT installer. Other update locations may be available for users not at the Bellevue location. Please contact your local Help Desk for more information. More Information on this Virus: McAfee Virus Dictionary Virus Info Trend Micro Virus Info Important Reminders: Please note that most viruses today are spread by opening email attachments. Please do not open or install email attachments unless you know the sender and the validity of the contents. If you believe you may be infected with this virus, please call your local Help Desk IMMEDIATELY. (Bellevue Help Desk - 425-649-6333 or 1-888-383-6283) =========================================================================== To unsubscribe: mailto [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body: "signoff JSP-INTEREST". Some relevant FAQs on JSP/Servlets can be found at: http://java.sun.com/products/jsp/faq.html http://www.esperanto.org.nz/jsp/jspfaq.html http://www.jguru.com/jguru/faq/faqpage.jsp?name=JSP http://www.jguru.com/jguru/faq/faqpage.jsp?name=Servlets
