OpenOffice worm harbors malware, spyware
updated 10:35 am EDT, Mon June 11, 2007
OpenOffice worm surfaces
Symantec has issued a security warning for a new worm afflicting OpenOffice installations on Mac OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows systems. The worm, which Symantec rates as a medium risk, is distributed within malicious OpenOffice documents to spread malware as well as spyware. Symantec recommends all OpenOffice users only transfer files from well known sources, and suggests scanning all files with an internet security application before transferring them to a computer. The company also advises users to block all unsolicited outbound communication using a utility such as Norton Internet Security, which prevents malware and spyware from secretly transferring information to unknown sources over the internet.
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Its a good thing Symantec has a product like Norton Internet Security to reference in the security notices!