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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software since 2000

Mimail.J worm discovered

Tuesday November 18, 2003
The newest entry to the virus crime scene is Mimail.J, which attempts to dupe users into divulging their credit card details and other personal information. Similar to Mimail.I, Mimail.J pretends to be an email from PayPal and attempts to collect a range of financial information. This information may have designs beyond simple credit card theft. Armed with everything from social security number to mother's maiden name, Mimail.J is capable of being used for identity theft as well.
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