Consumers Beware- Worst Email Virus Ever

There is a vicious email virus going around that can drain your bank accounts if you incorrectly open the file contained in it or click on the link that sends you to a malicious webpage. All of this is done by sending out an email pretending to be from IRS.  If you see a message in your inbox with the subject line of “notice of underreported income” or a similar type of message, do not click on the file attachment or the link contained therein. Doing so will launch a very bad Trojan virus called Zeus. This little software application hacks into bank accounts and drains them dry.

The reason that this has been a particularly bad virus is because the perpetrators are changing the ‘fingerprint’ (binaries as they are called in computer terms) of the file several times per day which makes detection by virus software almost impossible. It is a moving target and that is the most difficult to detect and stop from spreading.  This underscores the need to be ever vigilant when surfing the Internet and opening simple email messages that are sent to you.

Watch and Be Over Cautious

You should make sure that before you go surfing on the Internet that you have updated virus, spam and spyware software installed and functional. Then, watch where you surf and be overcautious before you click on links to sites that you are unsure of their origin.

Question First Attitude

The old adage “shoot first and ask questions later” is so out of sync with today’s consumer needs – especially when it comes to Internet activities. But, the standard activity by users is to click first and ask later. Avoid that at all costs.

Use Common Sense

Would the IRS really contact you via email and tell you that you have a problem with your taxes? Come on now, that one is pretty obvious. But even so, there are other more dangerous things that can get you. For example, an email that might contain a Trojan virus from someone you know. You probably would drop your guard if you saw their name in the ‘from’ field.

Use your email responsibly and keep your guard up at all times. Even though most virus companies are very good at what they do, they are a reactionary business. They do not get pre-release notice on viruses that are coming out next. If you use these tips it will help you prevent from becoming a victim – something you don’t need now or ever.

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