James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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In my webmail
Says............
We regret to inform you that your account has been suspended due to the violation of our site policy, more info is attached.
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3CorsaMeal
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Registered: 11th Apr 02
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what was attached?
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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Dunno, I didn't download it as im assuming its a virus
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Joff
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Registered: 17th Oct 00
Location: Cambridgeshire
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Forward it to Pug Nut
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Pablo
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Registered: 3rd Feb 03
Location: Milton Keynes
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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I bet it's the MYTOB.CX virus. I've had a couple of our customers download it before our anti virus signatures updated the other day. It's an easy fix but it will disrupt some .exe from working and will shut down some anti-virus software.
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Rob126
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Registered: 18th Feb 05
Location: Mellieha, Malta Drives: Corsa D 1.4
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it a virus!!!!!
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_Allan_
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Registered: 24th Mar 04
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Common name: Mytob.CX
Technical name: W32/Mytob.CX.worm
Threat level: Low
Type: Worm
Effects:
It connects to an IRC server in order to receive remote control commands and prevents users from accessing several web pages. It spreads via email and across networks.
Affected platforms: Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95
First detected on: May 9, 2005
Detection updated on: May 10, 2005
In circulation? Yes
Proactive protection: Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies
Brief Description
Mytob.CX is a worm with backdoor characteristics that connects to an IRC server in order to receive remote control commands, such as delete, download and run files.
Mytob.CX ends processes belonging to several security tools and system tools, among others. This leaves the affected computer vulnerable to the attack of other malware.
Aditionally, it prevents users from accessing certain web pages, belonging to antivirus companies.
Mytob.CX uses different means to spread:
It spreads via email, in a message with variable characteristics.
It attempts to access network shared resources using passwords that are typical or easy to guess.
Visible Symptoms
Mytob.CX is difficult to recognize, as it does not display any messages or warnings that indicate it has reached the computer.
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Ian
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Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
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We don't have a support@ mailbox, its a virus somewhere. The attachment is a copy of the virus. Ignore it.
[Edited on 31-05-2005 by Ian]
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Joff
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Registered: 17th Oct 00
Location: Cambridgeshire
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
We don't have a support@ mailbox, its a virus somewhere. The attachment is a copy of the virus. Install it.
That's a bit careless!!  Surely it'd be better to delete?
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Tim
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Registered: 21st Apr 00
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The virus should have been removed...
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