New computer viruses threat circulating

Computer users need to watch for new viruses and other threats to the integrity of their systems, analysts said.

"There are two new threats circulating. Both should remind [all of us] to use connectivity devices wisely," said Kevin Isaac, regional director for the Middle East and Africa, Symantec Middle East,

The first threat has been designated "W32.Kelvir.D". W32.Kelvir.D is a worm that spreads through MSN Messenger. Once a machine is infected, the worm will send the following message to all the MSN Messenger contacts on the compromised computer - "haha look at us http://designoflife.net/youandme.pif".