[Gllug] Chinese Virus Warning?

[Ian Lewis]

> Hello All,
> 
> One my clients has received a confidential warning of a new e-mail
> borne electronic attack emanating from China. The warning came from a
> confidential Government briefing, so the client has been unable to
> share any further details.
> 
> The warning talks of a rise in trojan type attacks by e-mail.
> 
> Has anyone else heard anything along these lines?
Often.

All emails of this type from 'authoritative' sources should be treated with a
degree of scepticism. At the very least a web search should be done to find
out more about the subject of the email. 

You'll often find this kind of email mentioned on The Register and most of
the major AV vendors will have recorded it as a hoax.

Of course you've done the right thing by asking here.

Cheers,
Ian
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Ian Lewis 
Systems Administrator
Disabled Living Foundation (DLF)
380-384 Harrow Road
London W9 2HU
Email: ian.lewis at dlf.org.uk


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