From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Wed Mar 10 2004 - 06:28:41 PST
I just got back from a brief trip and I had three emails supposidly from my
ISP all with a zip attachment, inside the zip was a disguised exe file.
The file name extension was .exe+
I scanned the file but Mcaffee didn't see the virus. I still didn't
execute it.
Thanks for the heads up.
Dave
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
On Tue, 9 Mar 2004 11:49:25 -0500, Tom Kassab <tom.kassab@kascar.com>
wrote:
> There is a email virus that started last week called the "Stinger" - your
> regular anti-virus program most likely does not currently have the patch
> for
> it - I checked with our IS department and they told me to go to McAfee's
> website and download the free patch (see attached link).
>
> Directions:
>
> Click on the link below.
>
> Click on "Download Stinger.exe v2.1.2 [740,871 bytes] (3/08/2004)"
>
> Then click on "Open"
>
> Once installed click on "Scan Now"
>
> Here is a link for the Stinger Virus anti-virus patch - you may want to
> pass this one around.
>
> http://vil.nai.com/vil/stinger/
>
>
> This is an excerpt from their website:
>
> McAfee AVERT Stinger
> Stinger is a stand-alone utility used to detect and remove specific
> viruses.
> It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool
> to
> assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system.
> Stinger utilizes next generation scan engine technology, including
> process
> scanning, digitally signed DAT files, and scan performance optimizations.
>
> Also, VERY IMPORTANT!!!!
> I received a couple emails like this that contain the virus - do not open
> anything that looks like this:
> Dear user of "KASCAR.COM" mailing system,
> Your e-mail account has been temporary disabled because of unauthorized
> access.
> Advanced details can be found in attached file.
> Attached file protected with the password for security reasons. Password
> is
> 12622.
> Have a good day,
> The KASCAR.COM team
>
>
> (It is a .ZIP file) DO NOT OPEN!!!!!
>
> You should also go to Microsoft Windows Update and check for updates -
> also,
> run an update to your anti-virus software.
>
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Tom Kassab
> President & Chief Executive Officer
> Kascar, LLC
> One Kascar Plaza
> Greenville, South Carolina 29605-6307
> Phone: (864) 422-0370 x 221
> Fax: (864) 422-1707
> www.Kascar.com
> Email: Tom.Kassab@Kascar.com
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.564 / Virus Database: 356 - Release Date: 1/19/2004
>
>
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-- Dave
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