Randy Kramer wrote:
>
> James S Bear wrote:
> > Hey--and does the one that says something about hi, i'd like your advice about
> > this come with a file attached in *.pif format? If so, I think I got it. Maybe
> > I have had viruses and just didn't know it. What does this virus do?
>
> See http://www.f-secure.fi/v-descs/sircam.shtml.
>
> Basically, it:
>
> -is called SirCam.
>
> -works only on Windows, and only if you use Outlook or Outlook express
> as your email client.
>
> -infects your computer only if you open the attachment (and you use
> Windows, Outlook, etc.).
>
> -installs itself on your computer, then sends copies of itself to other
> computers via email messages or over a LAN by looking for Windows
> shares.
>
> -when it sends copies of itself, it picks random files from your disk to
> send to others, so, it may be distributing your confidential
> information.
>
> -on a random basis, it may either erase the hard drive (partition)
> containing Windows, or fill it up with garbage.
>
> Randy Kramer
Isn't it redundant to fill a Windows partition with garbage?
Regards,
Carroll
