Outlook Web Access (OWA) Virus Alert
This entry was posted on 10/22/2009 1:27 PM and is filed under Microsoft,Security Info,Small Business,High Priority.
I have been forwarded details of a virus that is spreading rapidly to businesses that use their own mail servers, particularly those who use Small Business Server and Microsoft Exchange. Basically, users receive an email telling them they need to log on and change some settings due to an upgrade. Once they click on the link, they are taken to a site that looks just OWA and instructs them to download a file to update their settings. Of course, the file is bogus and the virus is installed when you click on the link.
This virus is particularly difficult to get rid of, so a little awareness and prevention will go a long way. If you receive a suspicious email telling to you to download anything, please check in with me before doing so - a quick call or email can save you a lot of time and money.
Further details and screen shots of the virus can be found
here, and thanks to Pacific IT Pros for sending out the detailed info.
On another note, just a reminder about the FedEx/UPS virus; I have been seeing a resurgence in activity, and a nasty piece of spyware is being spread through these emails. You can read details
here. 
NCTCS 
