Major malicious attack hits web users

Vikingod · Jan 25, 2007, 02:27 PM

Source: vnunet
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IT security experts have warned of a "major new malicious attack" that has been plaguing internet users since 2:00 GMT yesterday.

Sophos said that new variants of the Dorf family of malware, which had previously spread as breaking news of deaths caused by European storms, are now using disguises associated with love and greeting cards.

Jan 25, 2007, 02:27 PM	#1
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Major malicious attack hits web users Source: vnunet ________ IT security experts have warned of a "major new malicious attack" that has been plaguing internet users since 2:00 GMT yesterday. Sophos said that new variants of the Dorf family of malware, which had previously spread as breaking news of deaths caused by European storms, are now using disguises associated with love and greeting cards.