Known as “VBS/Loveletter.bd,” the virus is based on that which
devastated computer systems internationally in May this year. The
new strain again uses Microsoft Outlook to replicate itself. It
downloads a password-stealing program from one of several computers
on the internet that then copies on-line banking information for
the United Bank of Switzerland off the infected computer.
Experts have suggested that, because of the narrow focus of the
virus, it is unlikely to harm many individuals or businesses, but
it is more alarming as a “proof of concept” for future viruses
targeting customers of any bank.
