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Old 29th December 2005 | 11:47
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flynverted
 
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Just found this
http://www.nbc12.com/servlet/Satelli...=1128768964649

A computer virus called the “Sober Worm” is set to strike next week and may already be on many computers. Experts say it could disrupt the internet worldwide when it activates.

The Sober Worm virus is set to strike January 5, which coincides with the anniversary of the founding of Germany's Nazi Party. The virus is said to spew forth millions of e-mail messages filled with pro-Nazi propaganda in English and in German.

Many worm viruses aim at taking personal information and sending it to those who can use it for their own reasons. This virus aims at disrupting the tool many have come to rely on: the internet.

It's already been found on thousands of computers waiting to activate.

“I would assume that no matter what computer you have, you've got to worry about it,” said computer virus expert Joshua Nelson. “Just keep up a few key things and you can be okay.”

Nelson said the last variant was on 60 percent of all computers in less than a week. This “Sober Worm” virus is being passed around as an email attachment.

Though it has the potential to cripple personal computers, there's still time to protect yourself. Find out if your computer already has the “Sober Worm” virus with anti-virus software like Norton and McAfee.
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