Fatal virus reeking havoc on Ethiopia’s computers
A new computer virus whose origin is not yet clearly known is affecting computer files throughout the world. The virus, first detected on September 22, 2008, has caused extreme disruption by attacking office and operating system files.
‘Dula@204’ attaches itself to executable files and corrupts different types of files. Many experts in the field are expressing their frustration over its special attacking style. Eyal Ben gal, CEO of ETS Software, an international Microsoft certified company, told Capital that the virus replicates itself in a disruptive way.
“First known by the code name ‘virus.win32.agent.cb’, it continually returns to your computer even if you clean it,” says Mr. Ben gal. “It is very fatal; I have never seen anything like this before.” The Israeli IT specialist recommended that computer users upgrade their antivirus software continually to effectively protect from such attacks.