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The widely known "Klez" virus has struck the Calhoun County school system
causing serious problems, according to Computer Technician Chad
Bartlett.
Bartlett worked through Monday attempting to correct problems. He said the virus causes
programs to close, affects the function of icons and "Who knows what else." He
could not explain how the virus got in the system since it has Norton
Anti-Virus Protection.
The virus is being spread from the schools computers and server, attaching
to the address book and sending e-mails to hundreds of other computers.
Bartlett said he closed down the entire system yesterday.
Dozens of area residents reported receiving infected e-mails during the past
few days, but the number of e-mails increased by Monday morning. The Hur
Herald received six before 10 a.m., but were caught by Norton Anti-Virus.
Bartlett said he feels the problem can be purged from the system, but it will
take time. He said it was unlikely the hard-drives would have to be
replaced.
The virus had nothing to do with The Hur Herald being banned by the State
Department of Education, being declared a pornographic site by a filter
program.
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