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The security researchers on Thursday warned the Internet users about the increasing levels of viruses and spam using Jackson's name to noose unsuspecting users.
The e-mail which carries the subject line "Remembering Michael Jackson" has been circulating with a worm in tow. The e-mail has a zip file attached which infects the host computer if downloaded.
“The e-mail, which claims to come from sarah@michaeljackson.com, says that the attached ZIP file contains secret songs and photos of Michael Jackson," Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, wrote on a blog. "However, the reality is that opening the attachment exposes you to infection - and if your computer is hit you will be spreading the worm onto other Internet users."
Cluley said that the malware also spreads via USB memory sticks. Another e-mail promises an exclusive look at a YouTube video of the "last work of Michael Jackson," but instead installs a malicious program that steals passwords.
