Trend Micro warns of new virus: "Hare Krishna" virus strikes on Aug. 22; Trend offers free scanner via the Web and BBS.CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 20, 1996--Trend Micro today issued a warning about the new "Hare Krishna" computer virus, which may strike PC computers on Aug. 22 and Sept. 22. The virus, considered highly unstable, is capable of overwriting Overwriting An options strategy that involves the sale of call or put options on stocks that are believed to be overpriced or underpriced. The options are not expected to be exercised. Notes: Also referred to as overriding. computer hard drives and destroying data. When activated, it sometimes displays the message, "HDEuthanasia by Demon Emperor: Hare Krsna, hare, hare..." To help combat the virus, Trend Micro, Incorporated, an anti-virus technology leader, is making available a free virus scanner See antivirus program. that can detect the Hare Krishna virus. Users can download the free scanner from Trend's Web site: www.antivirus.com/intrn001. The virus scanner is also available via Trend's forum on CompuServe: type GO TRENDMICRO. Trend's BBS (1) (Bulletin Board System) A computer system used as an information source and forum for a particular interest group. They were widely used in the U.S. also carries the scanner: 408/255-5221. The virus experts at Trend stress that only a few cases of the Hare Krishna virus have been reported. "We don't expect a huge number of incidents from this virus," said Eva Chen Eva Chen is a relationship columnist editor. Over more than 10 years, Eva Chen's column "Whispering" has helped thousands single men and women who suffered from relationship failures. Check her website: www.metropersonal.com.au/tips.htm , director of research and development for Trend. "But we still want to get the word out that users should take the simple, no-cost precaution of downloading our free virus scanner and running it on their machines." Joe Wells, author and virus expert, agrees the virus will not be widespread. "It is not likely to spread from your own computer because if you get the virus, your computer won't last long enough to be able to share files with other users," he said. "But it can be easily detected with a virus scanner." The virus is contracted through the Internet. Because e-mail and Web traffic has recently become the most common pathway Common pathway The pathway that results from the merging of the extrinsic and intrinsic pathways. The common pathway includes the final steps before a clot is formed. for virus propagation, Trend also advises customers to invest in anti-virus software anti-virus software n → Antivirensoftware f that specifically monitors e-mail traffic, such as PC-cillin 95 (jointly developed by Trend and TouchStone touchstone Black, silica-containing stone used in assaying to determine the purity of gold and silver. The metal to be assayed is rubbed on the touchstone, and then a sample of metal of known purity is rubbed on the stone right next to it. Software, Inc.). These precautions can dramatically reduce the risk associated with receiving e-mail attachments or downloading executable files from the World Wide Web. "Users don't have to be afraid of the Internet or e-mail," said Chen. "A good anti-virus software product, when kept up to date, will keep you safe from most viruses." For more information, contact the virus support center at Trend Micro at 408/257-1500. CONTACTS: Arial Marketing, Inc. Mike Adams Mike Adams may refer to:
trend@arialmktg.com or Trend Micro, Inc. Candace Turtle, 408/257-1500 candace_turtle@trendmicro.com |
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