Latest Computer Virus Uses CIA, FBI Cover
Posted on: Wednesday, 23 November 2005, 21:00 CST
The latest computer virus uses e-mail purportedly coming from an FBI or CIA agent to worm its way into computers.
The e-mail is signed by a Steve Allison, who works for either the FBI or the CIA, depending on the version. It warns recipients that they have been visiting a banned Web site and has an attachment claiming to be a questionnaire.
Unwary users who open the attachment launch the W32/Sober virus, which then mails itself to everyone in their address book, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported.
Both agencies have put out press releases to notify the public that they do not monitor e-mail and warning anyone who gets the Steve Allison message to delete it without opening the attachment. The FBI has also opened a criminal investigation.
Source: United Press International
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