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If you open the attachment within this email, your Windows computer
will be compromised; a "trojan horse" will be installed on your computer
which will open a "back door" that will make your computer vulnerable
to future attacks.
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Below is one example of the fraudulent email that was sent to
Bserv customers:
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From: support@bserv.com [mailto:support@bserv.com]
Sent: March 3, 2004 7:32 PM
To: youraccount@bserv.com
Subject: E-mail account security warning.
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Hello user of bserv.com e-mail server,
Your e-mail account will be disabled because of improper
using in next three days, if you are still wishing to use
it, please, resign your account information.
Further details can be obtained from attached file.
Attached file protected with the password for
security reasons. Password is 18860.
Cheers,
The bserv.com team http://www.bserv.com
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Please note that the From: address is 'spoofed' to appear as though
it is coming from an address at your domain. Other addresses can include:
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- management
- administration
- staff
- noreply
- support
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DO NOT click on the link or open the attachment. Delete the
email from your inbox immediately.
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For more detailed information on the W32.Beagle.J@mm worm,
click
here.
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If you have already opened the attachment or have other reason to
believe that your computer is infected with this or any other virus
or worm:
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- Follow the removal instructions found
here OR
- Disconnect your PC from the Internet AND your home or
office network and contact your computer vendor or service company.
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ALWAYS ensure that your computer is adequately protected against viruses.
We recommend that all customers have an antivirus program on their
computer, and keep it UP TO DATE.
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