Ang Lee Movie Prompts Virus Threats In China
Ang Lee's latest film "Lust, Caution," has prompted a serious online virus threat in China that officials say come embedded with hundreds of downloadable versions of the film. Set in Shanghai during the World War II-era, the film tells the story of a Chinese woman who is recruited to seduce and kill a married enemy collaborator.
According to local news media, hackers are planting viruses on Websites that provide online video or download services of "Lust, Caution," and could infect personal computers if users attempt to download the movie or even click the link.
Computers that encounter the virus will be left with a blank screen and users may even lose their on-line game accounts, security software producer Rising told Xinhua new agency.
