Fw: VIRUS ALERT - W32/Bugbear@MM IS NOW HIGH RISK

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Please be aware of this new virus. Update your virus detection software and

be very wary of attachments.

Regards,

Pam

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Dear Pam,

McAfee.com has seen a large and growing number of

computers infected with W32/Bugbear@MM virus. The risk assessment has been

UPDATED TO HIGH for home and corporate users. Users should update their

anti-virus software as soon as possible.

***DESCRIPTION***

W32/Bugbear@MM is a mass-mailing worm that attempts

to send itself to email addresses found on an infected system. It also

spreads through open network shares and has the ability to send print jobs

to printers found on an infected network.

The " from " field, subject line, message body, and

attachment all vary widely and may appear to be legitimate email.

The virus will attempt to disable various security

products, including anti-virus and personal firewall software.

It will also try to install a backdoor trojan that

can capture what the user types, including sensitive information such as

passwords. The trojan will also allow a hacker to upload files from the

infected system, download files onto the system, run executable files and

stop processes from running.

***HOW TO GET MORE INFORMATION***

McAfee.com will continue to update you on

the latest details of the W32/Bugbear@MM, click here for more information.

Sincerely,

McAfee.com