ADVISORY/ICSA.net Holds Conference Call to Discuss New VBS.Stages.A Virus.

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ADVISORY...for Tuesday (June 20)

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ICSA.net will host a media conference call today at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the VBS.Stages A virus. The call will begin with a brief overview of the virus and a question and answer period will follow. The conference number to call is 706-634-0673, conference ID # 798923.

This virus has been spreading rapidly since yesterday. ICSA.net estimates it has affected multi-thousand companies as of early Tuesday. Today, infection rate continues to increase. It may become as prevalent as the Melissa Virus.

Industry experts Peter Tippett, chief technologist at ICSA.net, Roger Thompson, director of malware research and Bruce Hughes, manager content security lab will be available throughout the call.

This new worm is using Microsoft Outlook, mIRC and PIRCH. The file attachment will come to the end user with the following name LIFE_STAGES.TXT.SHS but the user will only see the LIFE_STAGES.TXT because the *.shs (Microsoft Shell Scrap File) extension does not show up in Windows Explorer or other Microsoft applications.

ICSA.net is the worldwide leader in Internet security assurance services. ICSA.net helps businesses reduce their information security risks, and enables the expansion of Internet technology implementation. ICSA.net has used its leadership and expertise to support the growth of Internet business and commerce worldwide. ICSA.net offers TruSecure security services as well as multi-vendor, cross-industry product certification programs. Visit http://www.icsa.net for additional information.