Internet users beware
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has warned internet users to be alert when opening emails and suspected websites due to a malware.
Once infected, the computers’ settings will change making them susceptible to viruses and redirect users to fraudulent websites. SLCERT states that pc users can protect themselves from this virus by visiting http://www.dcwg.org/detect
The United State’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that up to 568,000 computers worldwide were infected with this malware.