I always go to http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html
to check these things out, but there are plenty of others. If your
anti-virus software has a similar site, use that. Then you'll be able
to get downloads to deal with specific threats as they appear.
Regards, Bernard
On Tue, 29 Aug 2000 08:10:09 -0600 Lilah Pengra <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> could you please describe what the kakworm does or how one knows if one has
> it? Thanks.
> -----Original Message-----
> From: John Homan <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
> Date: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 7:33 AM
> Subject: Re: Virus warning
>
>
> >Thanks Leslie,
> >
> >I also picked the kakworm up from somewhere, no idea where but got rid of
> >it the same way.
> >
> >John
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Leslie Harris <[log in to unmask]>
> >To: <[log in to unmask]>
> >Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2000 12:09 PM
> >Subject: Virus warning
> >
> >
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> I downloaded mail from the list a few minutes ago, and one of the
> messages
> >> contained the vbs. kakworm virus.
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, I can't tell you which one; my virus scanner automatically
> >> deleted the offending file.
> >>
> >> I scan all mail before opening it - paranoia can be useful sometimes!
> >>
> >> For more info on the virus and how to clean your system, you can go to:
> >>
> ><<http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=VBS_KAKWOR
> M
> >> .A>>
> >>
> >> If the link above does not work, go to
> >> http://www.antivirus.com>>
> >> and click on "Security Info"
> >> The virus is listed in their top ten. You can also do a search for it on
> >> their site.
> >>
> >> Leslie Harris.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >
>
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