# MA-069.032004: MyCERT Alert - W32.Bagle.F Worm

**Date:** 01 Mar 2004  
**Source:** https://www.mycert.org.my/portal/advisory?id=MA-069.032004  
**Advisory ID:** MA-069.032004

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#### With regards to the propagation of a new variant, W32.Bagle.F worm, discovered on 1st March 2004 Pacific time, we advised system administrators to block worm attachment by filename at their organisation email gateway, until above variant signature is released by respective anti virus vendors.
For home users we advised them not to open any suspicious / unknown attachment.
For detailed information for this new variant please refer at:
Symantec Anti Virus
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
MyCERT can be reached for further assistance at:
Tel: 03-89961901
Fax: 03-89960827
Email: [[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection)
https://www.mycert.org.my