Virus that pretends to be send by the FBI

Posted on Friday, February 25 2005 @ 0:08 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

The FBI warns for a new virus that pretends to be coming from the FBI, which it is of course not.

The virus e-mail tells users that the FBI's Internet Fraud Compliant Center has monitored the user's internet usage and that they have found the user accessed illegal websites on its computer.

The e-mail then asks users to open the attachement, which containt the virus, to answer some questions. As always be very cautious when you receive these kind of e-mails - and please also use a virus scanner!

Source: ComputerWeekly

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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