Security Experts have discovered that a massive attack by the Storm Worm variant, "Zhelatin.pt" is currently underway, and that the modus operandi is deceptively simple.
First, you get an email with a subject line that says, "Happy New Year" or "Message for New Year". The body of the email contains any of the following URLs: newyearcards2008.com, newyearwithlove.com, hohoho2008.com, hellosanta2008.com, happy2008toyou.com, or uhavepostcard.com.
By visiting any of these URLs, you get a message that reads: "Your download should begin shortly. Click here to launch the download." In the event you click, a file, "happynewyear2008.exe" or "happy2008.exe" that carries the Storm Worm variant, "Zhelatin.pt" is downloaded on to your computer.
If you happen to click on the exe, the worm drops some files and runs certain services to stealthily make your computer part of a large spam relaying network or Botnet.
So,best to avoid this & other worms & viruses,never open mails from unknown source.For more information,visit http://www.techtree.com/India/News/Storm_Worm_Blows_New_Year_Wishes/551-85652-582.html
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