New virus warning - ABA DSS

**SoDarkTheCon** · July 26th, 2008

I currently have 10 computers in my house that friends and family have dropped off because a certain hard to find virus has taken over. Now this virus can appear through someone on your contact list and msn messenger. But the most common is the UPS email that says they missed your delivery, and once you click on it...well you will be bringing your computer in also.

Here is a snipet from UPS Alert.

Attention Virus Warning

We have become aware there is a fraudulent email being sent that says it is coming from UPS and leads the reader to believe that a UPS shipment could not be delivered. The reader is advised to open an attachment reportedly containing a waybill for the shipment to be picked up.

This e-mail attachment contains a virus. We recommend that you do not open the attachment, but delete the email immediately.

UPS may send official notification messages on occasion, but they rarely include attachments. If you receive a notification message that includes an attachment and are in doubt about its authenticity, please contact customerservice@ups.com.

Please note that UPS takes its customer relationships very seriously, but cannot take responsibility for the unauthorized actions of third parties.

Thank you for your attention.

Please be careful and make sure your computer is protected with a strong antivirus and its updated regularly.

**fernrascal** · July 26th, 2008

thanks for the heads up

**chill dawg** · July 26th, 2008

Thanks!
Now get busy cleaning those computers.

**SoDarkTheCon** · July 26th, 2008

You know its some kid with way too much time on his hands thats behind it. Good news is that it can be fixed with no lose of files or info.

**just4ufolks** · July 26th, 2008

Thx bud..SDTC..ur feedback is much appreciated...

That's right i just fixed and cleaned up a cpl of PC myself..it's been going on since last week n a half i guess..??

Be on the ALERT FOLKS..???

Never ever OPEN a mail u can'tindentify a sender..specially if that has an attachment...often the damaging aspect is binding behind a pic recieved in the mail as an attachment..

**SoDarkTheCon** · July 26th, 2008

Virus Description - AntiVirus Website for Lancaster University

here are some more different variants.

**peggy13** · July 26th, 2008

Thanks for the heads up SDTC!! Because you live way too far for me to bring you my computer!! LOL Have a great day! Thanks again for sharing!

chicoluv · July 26th, 2008

Thanks So dark ,you the man ..........

**old76** · July 26th, 2008

Thanks if I can,t fix it. I know were to go for help.

**slowboy** · July 26th, 2008

thanks for the info ...so what the best thing too protect your computer i have 2008 norton protection is that good or is there better i can get ??? Thanks for your info

**cribber** · July 26th, 2008

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Originally Posted by slowboy

thanks for the info ...so what the best thing too protect your computer i have 2008 norton protection is that good or is there better i can get ??? Thanks for your info

Have a look at avg. It's good and doesn't hog resources like norton does.

**blackbart** · July 26th, 2008

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Originally Posted by cribber

Have a look at avg. It's good and doesn't hog resources like norton does.

I like avast it issues a warning when you are about to open a site or an attachment that is infected and gives you options as to what to do

**jose2001** · July 26th, 2008

thanks for the info

**cribber** · July 26th, 2008

Do a google on avg and download the free version. I've used it since about 1999
and have no complaints. It lets you know if something is fishy.

**SoDarkTheCon** · July 27th, 2008

Yes i find norton is easily shut down and viruses can easily avoid it. Avg is good, but i love Kaspersky.