storm worm

10.11.08

A Virus for V Day

Before opening that Valentines Day e-card, better make sure you know who sent it

By Gregory Mone Posted 02.14.2008 at 1:01 pm 2 Comments

The Storm Worm, malicious software spread via spam, has been so active in recent weeks that the FBI has even gotten involved. The agency posted an alert on the home page of its Web site Tuesday: If you unexpectedly receive a Valentines Day e-card, be careful. It may not be from a secret admirer, but instead might contain the Storm Worm virus.

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