Michael Jackson virus

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As Michael Jackson is remembered around the world, computer security experts warn of increasing levels of viruses and spam using the name of Michael Jackson to snare unsuspecting users. One e-mail carrying the subject line "Remembering Michael Jackson" has a zip file attached that infects victims if downloaded. "The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson," Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. "However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users."



Another way of spreading a computer virus is by disguising it under an image. So if you get a cool image in your email of Michael Jackson as above, do not click on it! Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the "last work of Michael Jackson," but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.