MSN virus hits the net

2003 is ending with another computer virus causing havoc on the net.

Anti-virus company Panda Software has warned net users to watch out for a new virus, a worm called Jitux.A, which is spread via MSN Messenger.

Jitux.A is an aggressive code that contains a link to the web page http://www.home.no/ / jituxramon.exe.

Once open, the file JITUXRAMON.EXE automatically downloads, infecting your computer.

The worm file stores itself in the computer's memory and sends new infected messages every five minutes to all contacts in your Messenger's Contact List.

Panda Software advises web users to update their anti-virus patch as soon as possible. Users can also download the free online anti-virus PandaActiveScan available at the company website.

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