2d. KLEZ WORM WRIGGLES ON. Just when you think there is a break from
Klez, it raises its ugly head in your e-mailbox. Many unsuspecting
genealogists around the world have infected computers and continue to
spread this worm. The W32.Klez.E (one of its variants) has a payload
trigger for the sixth of every odd-numbered month. This means that if
your computer is infected on July 6 it will disable common anti-virus
products, do large-scale mailings to addresses it finds in your local
files, in Outlook and ICQ address books. It also will modify your files
by overwriting them with zeroes. Your precious genealogy (and other
priceless) files are at risk.
Anti-virus software is invaluable, provided you keep it updated and use
it regularly. Obtain anti-virus software in stores and shops or
download it online.
http://housecall.antivirus.com/pc_housecall/
http://www.grisoft.com/
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/
http://www.mcafee.com/anti-virus/
http://www.europe.f-secure.com/v-descs/