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Recently many people received emails from familiar friends asking them to open an attachment "for their advice". Once the attachment is opened, a virus (actually a worm) called Sircam infects the computer. Upon restarting the computer, many system files are deleted.
Sircam virus also searches for email addresses on the Address Book and sends itself to these addresses. This helps to spread itself further and further. The virus also reveals personal and confidential documents to the recipients.
The email message looks like:
Hi! How are you?
I send you this file in order to have your advice
See you later. Thanks
Look familiar? More and more viruses nowadays are exploiting people's psychology. If you read the above message, normally you won't suspect any harm. Furthermore, the sender is from a familiar friend.
Technical information about the virus can be found at:
Read CNN news about Sircam virus:
Symantec has a fix software for download to scan your computer and fix the virus. Click the above link to download the software. Alternatively, you can click here to send us an email and we will send it to you (free).
Many people are concerned of the cost of an original anti-virus software that they still don't want to invest in the security of their computers. A good anti-virus software, like Norton Antivirus 2001, scans the attachment and alerts you even if you open the attachment.
We have been urging people to get an original anti-virus software. (We don't sell anti-virus software) The cost of reinstalling your computer and possibly replacing hardware parts is always higher than the mere cost of the software (in terms of money, time and data / documents lost). Decide for yourself.
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