Beware of Trojans bearing gifts of the SWAN.C kind...

[Drdan]

My "computer lady" just let me know that my server picked up a SWAN.C virus sent to me by e-mail. My system is rather secure for both incoming and outgoing , but I did want to make sure that all of you are at least safe from other viruses other than the very serious HIKV... Dan

 

[ferguson]

There's another nasty one out there today. Just got this notification from Mcafee.

Steve



Advisory
This is a Medium Threat Advisory Upgrade for W32/Bagle@MM worm. This threat has had its Risk Assessment Upgraded to Medium from Low.

Justification
W32/Bagle@MM has been Upgraded to Medium due to increasing prevalence.

Read About It
Information about W32/Bagle@MM is located on VIL at: http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_100965.htm

Detection
W32/Bagle@MM was first discovered on 1/18/2004 and detection will be added to the 4316 dat files (Release Date: 1/18/2004). The EXTRA.DAT will be available at the VIL link above shortly.

If you suspect you have W32/Bagle@MM, please submit a sample to http://www.webimmune.net.

Risk Assessment Definition
For further information on the Risk Assessment and AVERT Recommended Actions please see:
http://www.networkassociates.com/us/security/resources/risk_assessment.htm

Best Regards,

McAfee AVERT - Anti Virus Research, Analysis, and Outbreak Management visit us at www.avertlabs.com

 

[Drdan]

Originally posted by ferguson
There's another nasty one out there today. Just got this notification from Mcafee.

It never hurts to be safe; saves major hassles... Dan

 

[Ferrous Wheel]

DrDan

Keith

 

[Drdan]

You might want to update tonight, and thoroughly check out your computers. Be careful what e-mails you open...