Netsky Netsky gathers e-mail addresses from you existing mail, randomly picking the sent to and send from addresses

W32/Netsky

Another virus propagated by e-mail, this one has a ZIP file, an executable (.exe) file, or a multiple extension (for example; filename.doc.pif) attachment, a short subject line and also a short message. It gathers e-mail addresses from you existing mail, randomly picking the sent to and send from addresses.

Discovered Feb. 25, 2010 this virus spread quickly, getting through many e-mail virus scanners for the first day. At this time if Your virus scanner is up to date it should be able to detect and eliminate this virus.

It was programmed to make random beeping sounds with varying pitches and rhythm on Feb. 26, between 6-9 am.

More information can be found at the McAfee Site

If you think you may have gotten this virus, use the free Stinger Program to scan you system for this and several other viruses.