First PHP Virus Hits Web

Central Command sent word today concerning the discovery of the first PHP-based virus hitting the Internet. PHP.NewWorld "is currently not a major threat, it marks a new step toward new virus generation," according to Product Manager Steven Sundermeier at Central Command. The company's anti-viral software has been updated to detect and eliminate the virus, who's payload infects php, .hm, .html or .htt files in the Windows directory. For more information visit www.avx.com.