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New virus disguised as a link to download Internet Explorer
Computer security experts have warned users about a new virus propagation Virus.Win32.Grum.A, which comes in a letter offering to download the second beta version of Internet Explorer 7. The letter allegedly comes from the address admin@microsoft.com with the theme of Internet Explorer 7, Downloads. Even more confused by the letter itself - it is decorated in the style from Microsoft. The virus is particularly dangerous in that its contact with the computer does not need to run the attachments - simply click on the link in the email.
Getting on the computer, the virus attempts to download additional files, but also spreads itself by finding the address in the address book of the user. Other malicious activity that the virus is investigated by experts.
The distribution of malicious files hosted on multiple servers in different countries. Experts suspect that these servers have been hacked, so all administrators recommend to check the logs to make sure that their servers are not hosted this file.