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Expert warns of computer viruses as Christmas draws near

Chinese experts have warned the country's computer users to be wary of blessings sent through the Internet as Christmas Eve draws near.

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Chinese experts have warned the country's computer users to be wary of blessings sent through the Internet as Christmas Eve draws near.

"They sometimes contain a vicious virus within," warned Liang Hong, director of the National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center.

"Our suggestion is to carefully screen e-mails containing blessing words like 'Merry Christmas', 'Happy New Year' and 'A gift for you'," Liang said.

Liang said a virus called "MSNMSG.A", which was first found in OICQ software, should also be closely monitored as it can also infect through MSN, the on-line communication software developed by Microsoft.

The computer virus center advises computer users to update anti-virus software and start real-time computer virus monitoring functions when surfing the Internet.

Other viruses on the center's "closely monitored" list also include "W97M_TNT.B", "PE_Kriz.4029" and "WM_BIBDOT.A", which will change people's computer data or encrypt Word documents with unwarranted pin numbers.

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