A virus targeting Facebook is affecting users at Lafayette via emails with subject lines like "You look funny in this new video." The virus tries to get users to read the email and then download what it claims is an updated video player, but is actually the virus. The virus targets computers running all versions of Microsoft Windows.

Computers infected by the virus redirect users to a variety of sites when browsing or searching the web. It also installs a small "bot" that could be used to launch additional attacks at a later date.

If you suspect your computer has been infected by the virus, please contact the Help Desk or submit a Help Request.

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12/30/08