Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 23:44:45 GMT From: "Rob" <falcontixsnopsamhlink.net> Subject: Re: HOT HOT HOT (dont open it)
"davidj92" <davidj92REMOVEnopsam.com> wrote in message news:bncabe$uspgf$1nopsam5315.news.uni-berlin.de... > > "MDT TechÆ" <ssauer4Onopsamirman.com> wrote in message > news:pfIkb.3173$np1.2291nopsamread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > > Rob wrote: > > > > > > You opened it, didn't you? > > > > > > > > > > > Not at all, I NEVER open anything. Was just looking out for everyone > > else. I installed Norton after 8 years on the net and I have never > > picked up any virus. Easy, never open an attachment. Virus's are for > > newbies to this buisness. I only know its a virus becaseu I'm aware of > > the name of the "scr" > > I recently received an email purporting to be from Microsoft. Had all kinds > of graphics and colors which made it look real. Even had the Microsoft logos > and icons down to a "T". Email said to upgrade the security of my system to > install the attachment which was an executable. I contacted MS, sent them > the header info and the text of the message and they confirmed it is a virus > that damages a person's computer and spreads through the address book when > opened. I use PC-cillin antivirus and keep it updated but, still glad I > didn't open it. Some of that stuff can be lethal to a PC. > Hope this helps, > davidj92 One reason why I keep my Address Book empty. I'll be damned if anyone catches a virus from me.