If anyone uses yahoo mail, you will want to know about this.
Basically, there is a javascript virus that exploits a weakness in Yahoo mail's interface to mail itself to everyone in the user's yahoo address book, which is why so many mailing lists today have received messages titled 'New Graphic Site'.
That's the virus. Thankfully, most of the yahoogroups I'm on are set up not to permit attachments, but be careful. Not all mailing lists are alike in that.
The update for Norton Antivirus isn't actually available for users with Norton Antivirus versions earlier than 2006 until the next update, due on Wednesday 14th, although if you're lucky enough to own a copy of a Norton programme that can update daily (Antivirus and Internet Security 2006), you can get an updated virus protection file today.
So, be careful and don't open mail that has that subject line, particularly if you use yahoo mail.
The above link provides more information.
Basically, there is a javascript virus that exploits a weakness in Yahoo mail's interface to mail itself to everyone in the user's yahoo address book, which is why so many mailing lists today have received messages titled 'New Graphic Site'.
That's the virus. Thankfully, most of the yahoogroups I'm on are set up not to permit attachments, but be careful. Not all mailing lists are alike in that.
The update for Norton Antivirus isn't actually available for users with Norton Antivirus versions earlier than 2006 until the next update, due on Wednesday 14th, although if you're lucky enough to own a copy of a Norton programme that can update daily (Antivirus and Internet Security 2006), you can get an updated virus protection file today.
So, be careful and don't open mail that has that subject line, particularly if you use yahoo mail.
The above link provides more information.