[Full-Disclosure] _another_ Internet explorer vulnerability (spread via IRC) - new variation of irc.trojan.fgt

From: Tom Russell (kalleth_at_nildram.co.uk)
Date: 10/31/03

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Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 21:12:09 -0000

    Another worm spreading through IRC - the only reported solution to infection being reformatting your computer.

    The URL given is: (DO NOT VISIT WITH IE IF YOU VALUE YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM)
    http://www. angelfire.com/pro/pics33/jessica_alba.jpg

    The virus/worm is exactly the same as the previously reported 'Fgt' britney.jpg virus.
    For more information visit the following symantec site:

    http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/pf/irc.trojan.fgt.html

    Regards,
    Tom Russell
    2tone:development (www.2tone-dev.com)

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