The Web: Attack of the computer zombies

CHICAGO, June 1 (UPI) -- A computer enthusiast downloads the latest saucy Paris Hilton ad, from the Carl's Jr. chain, from the Internet and sends it to his office colleagues. Later that evening, his company finds 67 of its 92 computers have been invaded and are being controlled remotely by hackers, who have sent out a million e-mails touting Viagra, the male potency supplement.

"They did not realize that the 30 second clip had a virus attached to it," said Gregory Evans, chief executive officer of LIGATT Security, an IT consulting company in Los Angeles, referring to a client.
By Gene Koprowski