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| TECH NEWS | | | Expert: New computer virus may be deadliest ever | | Researcher urges users to install antivirus software |
By Catherine Law November 16, 2003 |
A leading anti-virus expert on Monday predicted a new wave of virus attacks he called would mark a "new generation" of computer worms. Dr. Nathan McGuile of iProtect Research expressed concerns over new fatal tricks he said hackers have already begun to employ. The viruses, he warned, have the potential of appearing without even the user's knowledge. "All you would have to do to get this virus is visit any website."
When asked of his suggestion to Internet users on the best defense from this virus, he unequivocally called for virus users to buy and install virus scan software such as Norton AntiVirus or McAfee AntiVirus. He warned users against not-so-popular antivirus tool on the web which might not do as well in protecting them from the upcoming stream of attacks.
Symantec, makers of the world's most-used antivirus software, Norton AntiVirus, have seen a sharp rise in the popularity of the software since the recent spread of worms including SoBig and Blaster virus. The software, which retails for $59.99, has been
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