Kama Sutra Worm Set for Attack on Feb. 3
NewsFactor - Wed Feb 1, 6:54 PM ET
Security analysts are warning computer users about a new and potentially destructive Internet worm that can obliterate important documents. The worm, called Kama Sutra, is making the rounds now, but is scheduled to execute its first massive attack on February 3. The malicious worm targets computers running Windows and spreads primarily by copying itself to shared network locations and then sending itself to e-mail addresses found on afflicted computers. With subject lines that read "the best videoclip ever," "give me a kiss," and "school girl fantasies gone bad," the worm entices computer users to open the attached file.
* W32.Blackmal.E@mm: Advisory - Removal tool at Symantec
* FAQ: How Bad Is Kama Sutra? TechWeb via Yahoo! News
* Global spread of worm at F-Secure Discuss
