On Sat, 19 Oct 2002 12:45:56 -0700
Steve Coffman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Well... My mother sent me a virus. OK, I tries to explain to her not
> to open files with more than 1 dot, but it was from a friend that
> said they could not open the file, so....
>
> I'm trying to identify which virus it is so I can try to clean up
> her computer. Subject line was "Hello!" A file was simply attached -
> Budget.xsl.scr. The budget spreadsheet is an actual file of hers so
> the virus picked it up and attached itself then went through her
> address book and sent it out.
>
> Her components are: Opera 6.1 for all browsing, and Eudora Pro 4.3
> for her mail. Most e-mail virus warnings I've seen posted are due to
> the wonderful Microsoft Outlook products, so I'm not sure which
> virus this is.
>
> Any help or direction to look would be appreciated.
>
>
A Google search for the "double" file extension .xsl.scr yields
mostly links to the Bugbear virus.
http://www.fabian.com.mt/VIRUSalerts/VIRUSALERT93.h
But, with viruses it is best to check with the experts - McAfee,
Symantec, F-Prot, etc.
Symantec has a Bugbear removal tool, and detailed instructions at:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.bugbear@;mm.removal.tool.html
Best,
Tom
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