7/30/08 ~ FBI Issues Another Warning for the Storm Worm Virus Coming Through in Emails

Well, my suspicions are once again confirmed ~ it seems some people have way too much time on their hands. You know the ones - At worst, they have nothing better to do than to set out to destroy innocent peoples lives. At best - they gunk up our email boxes with potentially nasty little worms ready to reek havoc.

Fortunately, many of us are used to this kind of thing and already have email filters or a keen eye for plucking out something suspicious, but with millions of people entering the world wide web on a daily basis, for the first time no less, we really do need to stick together and help each other out, don't you think? So please do your part and spread the word ok? Send a copy of this article to your family, friends and close associates.

Notice at the bottom of the warning the FBI is asking that anyone receiving an email like this file an official complaint. I wonder how many people actually do that. Who has the time right? I know its probably seems about as helpful as sending a letter to your Congressman, but hey, it couldn't hurt either. Yes, it may be a hassle, but it may also help catch some of these sneaky no-gooders. Well, lest, I rant any further, here's the details of the warning just hitting the wires.

As of July 30, 2008, the F.B.I has issued another warning to all email users. Apparently The Storm Worm virus has raised it's ugly head again. The last time the Storm Worm virus came through was around Valentines day of this year.

Per the FBI website:
"Be on the lookout for spam e-mail which mentions "F.B.I. vs. facebook." The contents of this email is capable of spreading malicious software (malware). The e-mail directs the recipient to click on a link to view an article about the FBI and Facebook. Once the user clicks on the link, the "Storm Worm" malware is downloaded to the Internet-connected device, causing it to become infected with the virus and part of the Storm Worm botnet. A botnet is a network of compromised machines under the control of a single user. Botnets are typically set up to facilitate criminal activity such as spam e-mail, identity theft, denial of service attacks, and spreading malware to other machines on the Internet.

The Storm Worm virus has capitalized on various holidays and fictitious world events in the last year by sending millions of e-mails advertising an e-card link within the text of the spam e-mail.

Be wary of any e-mail received from an unknown sender. Do not open any unsolicited e-mail and do not click on any links provided.

If you have received this, or a similar e-mail, please file a complaint at www.ic3.gov."