Virus infects JPeg files

[philzee]

I found this article in the new issue of computer shopper here in the UK:

Virus writers have found a way to infect a jpeg image file. The code, known as W32/Perrun, arrives asa a 11,780 byte executable. When it is run, a file called Extrk.exe is saved to the current folder and linked to the JPeg files. Each file is then infected. Viewing an infected image on another computer does not bring the problem to that system. The original .exe has to be run for this to happen. W32/Perrun is a "proof of concept" virus and is a possible indication of things to come.

[Whyzman]

If I'm tracking correctly with the method of entry, it's still having to ply it's wares through some type of executable file. This one's focus...jpegs! :(

The one that invited due concern was the one I remember reading a little about that was somehow encoded into a .gif or .jpeg...However, I don't recall if it was just spyware, or if it was some form of viri.

Perhaps someone with a better memory than I could jog mine! :rolleyes:

[Paul Komski]

Eutychus raised this jpeg issue HERE (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=515) - it's a spooky world we live in ;)

[Whyzman]

Thanks Paul! ;)

The one I actually remember perusing was a link in this context that was showing how the encoding was being accomplished...

[YODA74]

guess this will cut down on my collection of porn pics huh :eek: