Office of the CIO
March 13, 2009
Technology Update: Virus Alert
Greeting Colleagues,
Please be aware that an extremely dangerous malicious virus is circulating on the internet. The virus is called Antivirus 360 also know as XP Antivirus, Antivirus 2009, Antivirus 2010, Antivirus 360 are all fake antivirus or antispyware software that tricks users into buying or installing it by pretending the computer is infected. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON IT or agree to install it on your computer. Just close it and ignore the imaginary warnings. Then call the help desk at ext. 1466 to report it.
Please note, that F-Secure or AVG will detect it but not disinfect it. A utility or application is needed in order to remove it. If you believe that you have accidently downloaded this virus, please call the helpdesk immediately to have the utility/application ran on your workstation.
If you have any questions about this please contact us at ext. 1466 or email us at helpdesk@uvi.edu.
Thank you for your continued cooperation as we endeavor to keep our network secure and safe for all users.
“Service is Key”
Cherie Wheatley
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