Yahoo Says E-Mail Worm Now Contained

Iria · Jun 13, 2006, 08:35 PM

Source: Yahoo! News
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SUNNYVALE, Calif. Jun 13, 2006 (AP)— Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has contained a malicious program aimed at the millions of people who use its e-mail service, which ranks as the world's largest.

The worm, dubbed "Yamanner," infected a recipient's computer as soon as the toxic e-mail was opened. It then scanned contact lists for additional targets, according to security software maker Symantec Corp.

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Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Yahoo Says E-Mail Worm Now Contained Source: Yahoo! News _________ SUNNYVALE, Calif. Jun 13, 2006 (AP)— Yahoo Inc. said Tuesday it has contained a malicious program aimed at the millions of people who use its e-mail service, which ranks as the world's largest. The worm, dubbed "Yamanner," infected a recipient's computer as soon as the toxic e-mail was opened. It then scanned contact lists for additional targets, according to security software maker Symantec Corp.