I have always been very vigilant with opening attachments and have the latest firewall and antivirus software loaded, but today I got caught WHY....
Firstly I am now very busy, I have been waiting for a delivery!
I received an email which appeared to originate from DHL stating problems with a delivery address, which is quite common for my address.
It reads:
Dear customer!
Unfortunately we were not able to deliver your postal package you have sent on the 2nd of February in time because the addressee's address is not correct.
Please print out the invoice copy attached and collect the package at our office.
DHL Express Services.
No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - www.avg.com
Version: 9.0.814 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2827 - Release Date: 04/21/10 19:31:00
The attached Invoice DHL_Invoice_Copy_7327.zip
Is a virus, fortunately not a very dangerous one its called XP Antimalware which is Trojan variant, The virus basically shuts down your system deactivates your virus software and tries to convince you your windows software has detected a virus, and recommends you buy a removal tool to get rid of several virus's its found!
After several hours of research, I did manage to get in removed without too much difficulty and no expense, except for the time taken!
If you receive this type of email BEWARE.
If you open it, its too late...but this advice works
http://www.myantispyware.com/2010/03/17/how-to-remove-xp-antimalware-2010/
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