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First Graphics-Based Virus Not "An Immediate Threat "

As reported by PC Magazine: "Several antivirus software makers warned last week of a new virus called W32/Perrun that is notable because it is the first reported virus to infect JPEG (.jpg) graphics files. All the attention created a buzz, but the virus exists only in labs at the moment. It does not represent an immediate threat to users."

Sound like it's just a matter of time until the threat becomes a reality: "Network Associates, a firm that supplies security solutions, rates W32/Perrun as a low risk and is treating the virus as more of a model of how future viruses could affect graphics files than as a present threat."

Comments | Link Cosmos | Permalink | 6/21/2002 11:43:51 AM