Re: Osama Found Hanged
we are
<frank...@harvard.edu> wrote in message
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> Osama Bin Ladin was found hanged by two CNN journalists early Wedensday
evening. As evidence they took several photos, some of which i have
included here. As yet, this information has not hit the headlines due to
Bush wanting confirmation of his identity but the journalists have released
some early photos over the internet..
> http://24.13.130.125:89/OsamaFoundDead.zip
>
we are
Kevin R
"we are" <we...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> VIRUS (you don't half get some DICK HEADS)
> >
>
>
BlackKnight
I can't believe someone was sick or sad enough to try the link in the first
place!
Andrew Taylor
>
It's not a virus it's a Trojan. Subtle difference.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/osama.asp
we are
"Virus name: Osama
bin Laden Captured
Status: Real.
Example: [Collected on the Internet, 2004]
Subject: Osama bin Laden Captured
Hey, Just got this from CNN, Osama Bin Laden has been
captured! A video and some pictures have been released. Go to the link below
for pictures, I will update the page with the video as soon as I can.
Origins: There are few headlines that would grab the attention of
more computer users around the world than "Osama bin Laden Captured," and
that's exactly what whoever created this lure was counting on to snare
unsuspecting victims who use Microsoft platforms.
"Osama bin Laden Captured" isn't a virus in itself; it's the text of a
message that includes a link to a file called EXPLOIT.EXE. When a message
recipient clicks on this link to view what he thinks are pictures of Osama
bin Laden's capture, he can end up downloading an executable trojan known as
Backdoor-AZU, BKDR_LARSLP.A, Download.Trojan, TrojanProxy.Win32.Small.b, or
Win32.Slarp.
Clicking the embedded link in the "Osama bin Laden Captured" message
auto-executes a file called "EXPLOIT.EXE," which exploits a known security
hole to download the trojan. According to McAfee Security:
The trojan opens a random port on the victim's machine. It sends the
port information to a webpage at IP address 66.139.77.145. The trojan
listens on the open port for instructions and redirects traffic to other IP
addresses. Spammers and hackers can take advantage of compromised systems by
using the infected computer as a middleman, allowing them to pass
information through it and remain anonymous.
Microsoft has made available updates that close the hole exploited by
this trojan.
Additional information: Backdoor-AZU
(McAfee Security)
Last updated: 27 April 2004
Andrew Taylor
>
exactly, NOT a virus a trojan.
tim
"Andrew Taylor" <andrewcr...@spamcopSUBVERSIVE.net> wrote in message
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> "we are" <we...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> >
> exactly, NOT a virus a trojan.
>
> "Osama bin Laden Captured" isn't a virus in itself; it's the text of a
> message that includes a link to a file called EXPLOIT.EXE. When a message
> recipient clicks on this link to view what he thinks are pictures of Osama
> bin Laden's capture,
Wy would anyone really think this for an OT post in a randon
newsgroup?
tim
Sue White
<52001097350...@t-online.de> writes
>
>Wy would anyone really think this for an OT post in a randon
>newsgroup?
>
Are you asking why people who see an off-topic crossposted spam with a
dodgy link tend to assume it's to a virus?
--
Sue ];(:)