MINI2

Dear MINI2 (Aus) Member,

MINI2 Aus has been advised of a worldwide security issue that could impact MINI2 users/members.

A new worm, a form of computer virus, has been detected in Australia. Known as W32/Mimail, the worm deletes anti-virus software leaving your computer vulnerable to other viruses and intrusions.

The worm attempts to spread itself by a bogus email that appears to come from an admin@domainname For MINI2 members, the sender address is either 'admin@MINI2' or 'admin@MINI2.com.au'. The email subject line is 'your account' followed by random characters.

If you receive an email from 'admin@MINI2' we recommend that you do not open it if the subject line has 'your account' appearing in it. Delete the email immediately from your inbox and garbage bin/deleted items folder. DO NOT OPEN AN EMAIL ATTACHMENT If body of the email reads:

"Hello there,
I would like to inform you about important information regarding your email address. This email address will be expiring. Please read attachment for details.

Best regards, Administrator

Attached file: message.zip"

IF YOU OPEN THE ATTACHED FILE, your anti-virus software may be deleted and your computer infected by the W32/Mimail worm. The worm can also attach itself to your address book and forward itself to all email addresses as if it comes from the recipient’s Internet Service Provider or company.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

A free anti-virus scan that detects and removes the W32/Mimail is available at http://www.pandasoftware.com

For further information about W32/Mimail and the Internet Explorer update provided by Microsoft, go to: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS03-014.asp
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sec...n/MS02-015.asp

We would like to assure MINI2 Members that the email containing the worm was not knowningly sent from MINI2.com.au

Best regards


Brad Robinson
MINI2 Clubs Australia
Level Four, 50 York Street
Sydney NSW 2000 Australia