Erin Andrews tape used to spread virus

Last week, someone recorded video through the peep hole of ESPN sideline reporter Erin Andrews' hotel room, without her knowledge, while naked. The video was posted on the Internet but has since been removed.

The video caused the Internet to explode with searches of the popular reporter. Now, those trying to find the unauthorized video might be in for a big surprise.

USA Today is reporting that hackers are unleashing a computer virus to those looking for the video. Many Web sites are claiming to have the footage, however, when a user clicks on the supposed link to the video it actually releases a virus into 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 Web pages claiming to contain the video footage of Ms. Andrews in her hotel room," Graham Cluley of network security company Sophos told USA Today.

After the video was leaked, ESPN and Andrews' attorney quickly said the tape was unauthorized and she would be pressing charges once the perpetrators were caught.

Andrews has been named Playboy's sexiest sportscaster for two straight years.