Consumer Threat Alert: New "Here You Have" Worm Delivers Unwanted Gift

Share this on: Security Advice Center  |  Products New "Here You Have" Worm Delivers Unwanted Gift Global mass mailing worm masquerades as business message but links to malware, McAfee Labs warns A new Internet worm dubbed "Here You Have" is streaming into worldwide inboxes, offering a dangerous payload, according to McAfee Labs. The worm, which travels via spam email with the subject line of "Here you have," or "Just for you," masquerades as an email with a link to a video or an attached document file. However, the email actually contains a link to a malicious program that can disable security software and send itself to all the contacts in the recipient's address book. Corporations around the world were particularly affected by the worm on Thursday as it clogged up their email systems. Consumers could be affected as they go home and log onto their machines. For this reason, McAfee Labs has labeled the worm as a "medium" risk, and warns all computer users to delete any email with the "Here you have," or "Just for you," subject line. Although the dangerous link has been taken down, neutralizing the threat, it can still spread through remote machines, mapped drives and removable media, Labs warns. If you have an up-to-date and properly configured McAfee security software product then you are protected against this threat. The Hook: You receive a spam email with the subject line "Here you have," or "Just for you," and a link or attachment that looks like it leads to a video or document file. It may appear that the email comes from someone you know. The Methods: The email invites you to click on the link, and once you do it prompts you to download a file. This file is actually malware that disables the security software on your machine and sends itself to everyone listed as a contact in your address book. The Dangers: Once you are infected, your computer has diminished security protection. Your machine is also being used to spam your friends and contacts. If you are on a corporate network, the network could be clogged as the worm works its way through address books. Bottom Line: Do not click on the link in any email with the subject header "Here you have," or "Just for you," even if it appears to be from someone you know. Tips to Avoid Becoming a Victim: Never click on a link in a spam email or IM from someone you don't know. Be suspicious of strange emails from family or friends: their accounts may have been compromised. Use comprehensive security software, like McAfee Total Protection™ software, to protect you from viruses, spam, and other Internet threats, and keep the software up-to-date. Save on McAfee Total Protection or try it free for 30 days. Set your operating system and browser to automatically apply updates. [ You are currently subscribed as: security.world@gmail.com ] Please do not reply directly to this email. This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. For support-related questions, go here. Legal Note: This software does not guarantee protection against all possible threats. Unsubscribe: If you prefer not to receive email from McAfee, opt-out here. View our privacy policy. McAfee, SiteAdvisor, and/or other noted McAfee related products contained herein are registered trademarks or trademarks of McAfee, Inc., and/or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries. McAfee Red in connection with security is distinctive of McAfee brand products. Any other non-McAfee related products, registered and/or unregistered trademarks contained herein is only by reference and are the sole property of their respective owners. McAfee, Inc. 3965 Freedom Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Toll-Free: (866)622-3911 ©2010 McAfee, Inc. All Rights Reserved.