Computer security experts fear a new worm that began spreading rapidly across Australian e-mail networks on Sunday could be a rehearsal for a more concerted attack in coming weeks.

The worm--dubbed Bagle-A--carries an expiry date, possibly indicating more robust versions of the worm could be slated for release soon, said Daniel Zatz, security director for Computer Associates Australia.

Read more: CNet News (http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-5143115.html).

Great thats all we need is another virus going through our e-mail

Microsoft better not be vulnerable or at least release a patch now

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/boot/home/Desktop/uxjt.exe Infected: Win32/Bagle.A@mm


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