Norman warns against
new worm attack
Press Release
Oslo, Norway 19 November 2004
The data security company Norman has issued a high alert
against a new e-mail worm, preliminary named Sober H,
which is spreading rapidly. Protection against the new
worm has already been made available.
The spreading mechanisms, potential damage of the new
virus and the number of computers attacked have yet to
be determined. As of Friday morning CET, the virus is
spreading rapidly, particularly in Germany but also in
the rest of the world. The e-mails carrying the virus
appear with a number of different subject identifications
and types of attachments.
Norman’s customers are advised to monitor Norman’s
website for updates on the situation.
Preliminary descripption is available here:
http://www.norman.com/Virus/Virus_descriptions/18813 |
