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VBS/CARNIVAL - A NEW MASS MAILER DETECTED

Virus Name  : VBS/Carnival

Alias             : I-Worm.Carnival, VBS_Carnival

Virus type    : VBScript worm

Threat level : Low

Virus details :

                     VBS/Carnival is a VB script worm uses Microsoft outlook to spread. The email message subject will be "Next Week: Brazilian Carnival" and the attachment will be "Brazilian_Carnival.JPG.vbs" and the message body will be "That's Great...".

                     The VBS extension will not appear if Windows Scripting Host is installed. When you open the attachment, it copies to TEMP folder. Then it opens the Microsoft Outlook Address book and sends email to all the addresses stored in that.

                     It only replicates using outlook and won't damage data in the local machine. Because of the mass mailing routine there is threat to down the e-mail servers.

How can I protect my system?

                   Solo has incorporated VBS/Carnival in its signature file to protect users from this worm attack. Solo antivirus registered users are already protected from this worm. Make sure that you have installed registered version of Solo Antivirus to protect your system from all virus threats.

                     To protect your system against infection, disable Windows Scripting Host by following these steps: Click the Start button, Settings, Control Panel, then select Add/Remove Programs, then select the Windows Setup tab, then double-click Accessories, scroll down to Windows Scripting Host, and uncheck the box. Save changes and close the window.

How to remove this worm?

                   If you are already infected with this worm, you can remove it from your computer using Solo Antivirus software. Solo antivirus can detect and remove VBS/Carnival worm safely. Use the following link to Download 30 day trial version of Solo antivirus [1670 KB] to remove viruses from your computer.

                   Solo anti-virus not only scans for all viruses, it contains a unique System Integrity Checker to protect you from New Internet Worms, Backdoors and malicious VB, Java Scripts. It also effectively removes all existing Internet Worms, File viruses, malicious VB, Java scripts, Trojans, Backdoors, boot sector, partition table and macro viruses.

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