This one is definitely already out there. It's a variant of the Sobig virus and contains a potentially dangerous remote access component. Got 2 copies already in one of my information email accounts. McAfee's email alert system sent out a notice on this one which I received about 4 minutes before this one showed up. I'd say it's in the wild already. Anyway here's the tip:
Virus Email Subject: Hi (pretty obvious)
Text: Random characters like this:
Test =)
vttqdoigwhynt
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Test, yep.
The attachment has a random filename. One had the ysrwls.exe and the other sagbt.exe (both exe's which should be a dead giveaway)
To find out more about this virus go to the McAfee website:
Click Here
I find it interesting that this virus is avoiding email address to the hotmail.com, @msn.com, @microsoft and @avp domains.
Here's some additional information regarding this virus and it's relationship to spammers: Reuters Article, Spammers' Scavenging E-Mail Virus Surfaces on Net
http://www.reuters.com/news...
In summary, this article talks about how the attachment can turn your computer into a spamming computer. Think about it... not only does your computer get hijacked, but you lose your Internet service because you're a spammer. Innocent... yes, but in today's world the anti-spam zealots would still shut you down. With Spam, you're guilty until proven innocent.
http://www.reuters.com/news...
In summary, this article talks about how the attachment can turn your computer into a spamming computer. Think about it... not only does your computer get hijacked, but you lose your Internet service because you're a spammer. Innocent... yes, but in today's world the anti-spam zealots would still shut you down. With Spam, you're guilty until proven innocent.