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A double-edge sword for ESPN Reporter Erin Andrews. First she was videotaped undressing in her hotel room, now that same tape is being used to spread a computer virus.
According to Sophos.com, webpages are being built with claims to the tape. However, a link to the footage actually releases a virus to your computer system.
"Hackers are no slacks when it comes to taking advantage of a hot internet search trend, and they have been quick to set up bogus webpages claiming to contain the video footage of Ms Andrews in her hotel room," said Graham Cluley of Sophos.
This is the latest spin on the Andrews tape. The reporter is a favorite of bloggers and websites and has shown a great sense of humor about the obsession many have of her.
However, the recent episode of someone videotaping her through a keyhole in her hotel room has shown how dangerous the obsession can become.
Andrews' lawyers have released the following statement:
"While alone in the privacy of her hotel room, Erin Andrews was surreptitiously videotaped without her knowledge or consent. She was the victim of a crime and is taking action to protect herself and help ensure that others are not similarly violated in the future. Although the perpetrator or perpetrators of this criminal act have not yet been identified, when they are identified she intends to bring both civil and criminal charges against them and against anyone who has published the material. We request respect of Erin's privacy at this time, while she and her representatives are working with the authorities."
According to Sophos.com, webpages are being built with claims to the tape. However, a link to the footage actually releases a virus to your computer system.
"Hackers are no slacks when it comes to taking advantage of a hot internet search trend, and they have been quick to set up bogus webpages claiming to contain the video footage of Ms Andrews in her hotel room," said Graham Cluley of Sophos.
This is the latest spin on the Andrews tape. The reporter is a favorite of bloggers and websites and has shown a great sense of humor about the obsession many have of her.
However, the recent episode of someone videotaping her through a keyhole in her hotel room has shown how dangerous the obsession can become.
Andrews' lawyers have released the following statement:
"While alone in the privacy of her hotel room, Erin Andrews was surreptitiously videotaped without her knowledge or consent. She was the victim of a crime and is taking action to protect herself and help ensure that others are not similarly violated in the future. Although the perpetrator or perpetrators of this criminal act have not yet been identified, when they are identified she intends to bring both civil and criminal charges against them and against anyone who has published the material. We request respect of Erin's privacy at this time, while she and her representatives are working with the authorities."
