Following are details on the Email message containing the virus: ============================ To: This message has been sent to numerous Email users all over the Internet
Date Sent: (Varies)
From: Varies, usually someone who has you in their email address book. Occasionally from bill@microsoft.com
Subject: May contain one of the following subject lines (but not limited to):
NOTE: Even if you own a virus scanning software package, it is very important that you download the latest virus definition file so that your software can clean this new virus.
2. Run your virus scanning software which will detect the W32/Sobig.c@MM Virus and offer to clean it from your system. Select the option that cleans it from your system.
UPDATE: Symantec Security Response has released a stand-alone tool which can remove the virus from your computer if you do not have an Anti-Virus Software package installed. The tool is available on Symantec's Website: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.sobig.c.removal. tool.html
IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE EMAIL, BUT HAVE NOT OPENED THE INFECTED ATTACHMENT:
1. Delete the Email Message.
2. Empty your deleted Email folder.
3. Update your existing Anti-Virus Software or purchase one of the packages listed above.
Please note that although our Network Security team monitors viruses on the Rogers network, we strongly recommend that you consistently scan your Email attachments and downloaded files to protect your personal computer, no matter how trusted the source. This advice applies to all Email messages, not just the one discussed in this message.
Please rest assured that the Rogers Network Security Team will continue to monitor the situation.