Update on 'Loveletter' Virus

The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team or SingCERT has received reports that the 'Loveletter' virus has affected 14 home users, 24 companies and 2 educational institutes as of 1800h today. Although there have been reports that the Singapore government has received the virus, the virus was...

Singapore, 5 May 2000 | For Immediate Release

The Singapore Computer Emergency Response Team or SingCERT has received reports that the 'Loveletter' virus has affected 14 home users, 24 companies and 2 educational institutes as of 1800h today. Although there have been reports that the Singapore government has received the virus, the virus was not activated and thus, no damage was caused.

SingCERT first discovered the virus last night and proceeded to inform the Internet access service providers who subsequently issued alerts to their subscribers. Members on SingCERT's mailing list also received alerts about the virus.

Three variants of the virus have been detected with the subject lines "ILOVEYOU", "FWD: JOKE", "Susitikim shi vakara kavos puodukui".

ISSUED JOINTLY BY SingCERT and INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE

About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore

The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit www.imda.gov.sg.

SingCERT, a joint operation of the IDA and the National University of Singapore (NUS), assists companies in handling computer incidents such as computer hacking and viruses. It regularly alerts and educates users about viruses on its website at http://www.singcert.org.sg. Users can visit the SingCERT website for more information on the preventive measures against the 'LoveLetter' virus. Users can also subscribe to SingCERT's mailing list to receive regular updates on alerts and seminars.