Virus writers are always looking for new tricks to entice innocent computer users into running their malicious code. This latest ploy feeds on people's desire for the latest news. |
We advise all companies to consider circulating a policy on virus hoaxes to curb the spread of these annoying emails that can cause mail overload and results in down time and loss of profits. Although they do not cause serious network damage, certain hoaxes, such as the HIV Needle email, are cruel tricks that can be very upsetting for those users receiving them. |
We are already seeing a transformation, where virus writing is getting more sinister and turning toward monetary gain. |
Yes, they take credit for it, ... They try to impress one another and outdo one another. |