Virus Alert 'MyParty'
A new and potentially dangerous worm is on the loose - be careful!
Worm/MyParty. This new Internet worm uniquely disguises itself as a website link to www.myparty.yahoo.com to trick e-mail recipients into opening the attached file.
Brief details:
Name: Worm/MyParty
Aliases: W32.Myparty@mm
Type: Internet worm
In the Wild: Yes
Description:
Worm/MyParty is a mass mailing Internet worm that is spreading through e-mail. It uses its own special SMTP routine to send unsolicited email messages to those addresses obtained from a search within the Windows address book. The attachment disguises itself as a website.
The worm spreads via e-mail, and an infected message appears as follows:
Subject: new photos from my party!
Body: Hello!
My party... It was absolutely amazing!
I have attached my web page with new photos!
If you can please make color prints of my photos. Thanks!
Attachment: www.myparty.yahoo.com
