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Uhu_Rodion · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 6:24 pm Post subject: Kama Sutra worm

"Microsoft in an e-mail Tuesday warned users to update their antivirus protections against the Kama Sutra worm, the mass-mailing virus slated to begin corrupting files later this week."

In its advisory for the Kama Sutra worm, otherwise known as win32/[email protected] and Nyxem.E, Microsoft warns users to be wary of opening unknown attachments.

The worm, which infects a user's computer once an attachment is opened, may also spread over writeable network shares if there are blank administrator passwords. Users hit with the worm may find a number of their files permanently corrupted on the third day of every month, beginning this Friday.

And like other worms, the Kama Sutra virus attempts to disable security software that is loaded on users systems, Microsoft warns.

Microsoft is advising users to update their antivirus software, as well as remain cautious when opening unknown attachments and use strong password protection.

Security experts estimate the worm has infected at least 500,000 PCs, often using pornography as its enticement.

-> news.zdnet.com/2100-10...ag=nl.e589
Shocked

Marco

Shadow_Bshwackr · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 7:14 pm Post subject: Re: Kama Sutra worm

Thanks for the heads up Marco...

Shadow_Banshee · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Feb 03, 2005 Posts: 575

ok i feel myself giving in to this worm! maybe its the name.......

JG300-Stoopy · Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: Re: Kama Sutra worm

Yeah, same here.....Are there any available JPG's or, ummm, videos of this 'worm'? Maybe a "brunette" mutation?? (nudge nudge wink wink)

Not for me, of course, for a friend......

Shades · Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2006 9:10 am Post subject: Re: Kama Sutra worm

It's targetting Microsoft app's such as Excel, Word, Money, etc.
I think I'm clean but I've backed up the important stuff just in case.

SS_Harry · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 63

I hate to be the bearer of bad news ...

"Microsoft has included detection for this worm in its Malicious Software Removal Tool. However, Microsoft is withholding that update from all but paying members of their "Windows Live Safety" and "OneCare" beta services. Microsoft refuses to release the update to the general public, before their regularly scheduled general update, on February 14th."

Hmm .. shafted again by M$.

It's set to hit tomorrow (3rd February) according to many reputable anti-virus sources.

Link for the symantec removal tool ...
securityresponse.syman....tool.html

Shadow_Bshwackr · Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: Re: Kama Sutra worm

I agree Harry...M$ strikes again...lol

And Harry, kudos for the link... Wink

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