Yamanner email worm

The worm named Yamanner and it exploits a JavaScript vulnerability to infect all versions of Yahoo-based mail, with the exception of Yahoo! Mail Beta.Symantec sent a warning to its DeepSight Threat Management System clients concerning Yamanner, assigning it a 'level two' threat in a rating system that peaks at level five."The worm is taking a pretty novel approach," said Dean Turner, senior manager of Symantec Security Response. "It takes advantage of a JavaScript vulnerability, so the user...Read Full Story

The worm named Yamanner and it exploits a JavaScript vulnerabilered ity to infect all versions of Yahoo-based mail, with the exception of Yahoo! Mail Beta.Symantec sent a warning to its DeepSight Threat Management System clients concerning Yamanner, assigning it a 'level two' threat in a rating system that peaks at level five."The worm is taking a pretty novel approach," said Dean Turner, senior manager of Symantec Security Response. "It takes advantage of a JavaScript vulnerability, so the...Read Full Story

Keep an eye out for emails labeled  "New Graphic Site".  News reports that this may be the subject header for the Yamanner worm. When you open the email, it infects your computer and spreads the worm to everyone in your Yahoo Mail address book. If you know more about the Yamanner attack, please post a blog entry here to share the info.Read Full Story

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