Guys, as best I see this at the moment, it is really a new means of attack by a previously existing virus. It is embedded in a ZIP file, which most of tend to know and trust ; so, be careful.
Update your virus files, if necessary. Also, the links below can provide more details, if you need 'em. Later, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: "Liliana Moisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "LSP" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2003 10:25 AM Subject: new virus > > FYI > > Liliana Moisa > > ===================== > > SOBIG-E INTRODUCES NEW MEANS OF ATTACK? | SearchSecurity.com > The fifth variant of the Sobig worm spreads as a ZIP file, a means of > attack that could sidestep many virus scanners, experts said. > http://www.searchsecurity.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci911988,00.ht ml > > NEW SOBIG VARIANT SPREADING RAPIDLY | SearchSecurity.com > The spread of the Sobig-E worm has increased rapidly this morning, > leading most antivirus vendors to elevate it to a high risk. Sobig-E > arrives as a Zip file, a technique that could enable the worm to > elude antivirus scanners. > http://www.searchsecurity.com/originalContent/0,289142,sid14_gci911977,00.ht ml > > >
