Virus alert: Bagle X

Back to basics for Bagle

Paul Allen

The latest manifestation of the Bagle worm has gone back to basics in its attempts to infect computers.

Bagle X entices users to open attachments by claiiming they contain free software, movie clips or pornography.

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The worm also copies the domain name in the recipients address, making it appear to come from someone in the same company or at least the same ISP.

Anti-virus company Trend Micro warned that Bagle X any one of the following names: Annie, Christina, Jessie, or SecretGurl, plus the recipient's domain name.

For example, a copy of Bagle X sent to Computeractive might appear to have come from SecretGurl@computeractive.co.uk.

The message uses one of several subject headers, including "Let's socialize, my friend!" or "I'm bored with this life".

Users have been warned to make sure their anti-virus software is up to date and not to open suspect attachments.

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