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It happens to us all
I managed to infect my computer with a piece of nastyware yesterday, Trojan.Vundo to be precise.
The link to the file came through on my instant messaging software from someone I trust. That's not a dig at them, it's possible that it was a spoof of some kind. Anyway it looked relavent so I clicked on it. And now I really wish I hadn't.
Thankfully the effects appear to have been contained but getting rid of the wretched thing is proving quite difficult. My first attempt to run the Symantec removal tool hung when it encountered the Symantec Virus checker.
It's running now so hopefully I can return to normal without having to restore the backup image. That would be even more hassle.
The moral of the story. Always check links first. Always. And ask people what they are first.
I stand humbled.
Posted by Tim Smith on March 12, 2008 | Permalink
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