Dear All
A couple of days ago my computer picked up a virus coming
from here. I can now confirm that it is someone on this list.
The virus is called Exploit-MIME.gen and allows external
users to take control of your computer. It exploits a fault
in the way Microsoft Explorer handles MIME emails, and means
that *.exe attachments can be run when an email is opened.
There is a patch that can be downloaded from:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/critical/q290108/default.asp
but you will also have to clean your machine and run up to
date virus scanning software as well. My computer is actually
not vulnerable to this as I don't use Microsoft Outlook as my
mailer, but it has taken up quite a lot of my time. Those of
you who do use Outlook may be spreading this virus without
knowing it.
Best wishes Chris
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