Fake FBI virus catches net users

26 November, 2005 | This item was filled under [ Internet 'n Computers ]

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A Windows virus that warns users about illegal net use is spreading online. The bug-bearing message claims to come from either the FBI, CIA or German BKA police agency. It warns users they have been detected visiting illegal sites. Anti virus companies said that outbreak was the "biggest of the year." [Hat tip: Mary]

Posted by Haitham Sabbah
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3 Comments on “Fake FBI virus catches net users”

  • sabri hakim
    26 November, 2005, 16:00

    allah youstorna, its funny the ideas they come up with.

  • Haitham
    26 November, 2005, 23:23

    How creative they are…

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