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When a new virus hits the internet, it usually hits pretty hard. No virus in recent memory has vaulted into the global consciousness quite like the Here You Have virus. It’s hitting computer networks so hard that they’re being forced to shut down email at companies like Comcast and Disney. Here’s how the Here You have virus spreads, and some simple tips on avoiding it.
Basically, like most email-based viruses, Here You Have preys on you, the user, and your natural inclination to open up attachments. You get the email in your inbox, and it asks you to click on an attached PDF, only it’s not a PDF file. It’s a Windows script file that infects your computer with the virus. Once that’s done, when you shut your computer off, the virus sends copies of itself to everyone on your contacts list, which explains why it has absolutely paralyzed major companies. When your contacts list is everyone in your company, it’s not hard to spread viruses everywhere. “It looks like multiple variants may be spreading and may take some time to work through them all to paint a clearer picture.” says McAfee Security Center.
As always, if you see a suspicious attachment on your email, DO NOT open it. Don’t run anything, don’t download anything, and try to exercise caution. Personally, I never open any attachment even from people I know and trust, unless it’s something I’m expecting and know what it is by file name. Also, make sure your antivirus software is up to date (and not defective).
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