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06-01-2005, 08:04 PM
Another variant of the computer virus, Bagle, has quickly been making its way across the net, say security experts.
Anti-virus firm MessageLabs gave it a "high outbreak" rating after it caught more than 850,000 copies by Wednesday.
The Bagle bug arrives as an empty e-mail. If the attachment is opened, it releases a trojan which downloads the actual virus from various locations.
Security experts said computer users should protect themselves by ensuring anti-virus programs are updated.
story (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4599501.stm)
Anti-virus firm MessageLabs gave it a "high outbreak" rating after it caught more than 850,000 copies by Wednesday.
The Bagle bug arrives as an empty e-mail. If the attachment is opened, it releases a trojan which downloads the actual virus from various locations.
Security experts said computer users should protect themselves by ensuring anti-virus programs are updated.
story (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4599501.stm)