Old virus makes a comeback

[KLOKE]

There is a very nasty virus that is being spread around again called W32.magister or a variation of the magister name. The subject name and the files that are attached are randomly named so it is extremely hard to identify. This virus cannot be repaired if left to long on your system. It can delete files, re-flash your bios and make your computer inoperable. Make sure you update your virus definition files and if you don't have anitvirus software I would suggest acquiring one. More information can be found at http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.magistr.24876@mm.html

[pixelmonkey]

great catch!

i just recived notice on this one via e-mail! I guess this proves that this area is quicker to get the info out then certin mailing services!

thanks KLOKE!
chris<pixelmonkey>:monkey:

[scoutt]

I second that. My brother just got it in email yesterday.

[Option1]

I'll play the one-up game :D

I got it in email about a week ago, but Nortons AV picked it up at the time. Rang a mate back in Australia and told him to update his definitions (he'd sent it to me) - turned out he didn't even have any AV software installed. I don't know how he'd lasted all these years without it. At least he then went out and got Nortons.

Neil