New Version of MyDoom Spreading on InternetNovember 10, 2004All day
Description
A new version of the MyDoom mass mailing virus is spreading on the internet and here at Gutstauvs.
The virus arrives as an email and asks the user to visit a web link. The web link is infected and causes the machine to become infected. Once infected it begins to mass mail others.
The text of the message is typically:
Once infected the removal process is similar to other viruses -
The virus arrives as an email and asks the user to visit a web link. The web link is infected and causes the machine to become infected. Once infected it begins to mass mail others.
The text of the message is typically:
Congratulations! PayPal has successfully charged $175 to your credit card. Your order tracking number is A866DEC0, and your item will be shipped within three business days.or
Hi! I am looking for new friends. I am from Miami, FL. You can see my homepage with my last webcam photos here.
Once infected the removal process is similar to other viruses -
- Turn off System Restore
- Safe mode scan with defs that are 11/8 or later
- Reverse registry changes
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