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Subject: And this one
Name: Connie
Date: 1/9/2001 5:24:06 PM (GMT-7)
IP Address: 209.86.57.42
In Reply to: Emanuel.exe virus posted by MS
Message:

Got this warning today from a neighbor:
> > A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by
Microsoft
> > ( www.microsoft.com ) and by McAfee ( www.mcafee.com ) as the most
> > destructive ever! This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by
McAfee
> > and no vaccine has yet been developed. This virus simply destroys Sector
> > Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are
> > stored. This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself
> > automatically to all contacts on your list with the title "A Virtual
Card
> > for You". As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer
> > freezes so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or
the
> > reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus
permanently
> > destroying the hard disk.
> > Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York,
> > according to news broadcast by CNN ( www.cnn.com < http://www.cnn.com>).
> > This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So don't
open
> > any mails with subject "A Virtual Card for You". As soon as you get the
> > mail, DELETE IT. Please pass on this mail to all your friends.
> >
> >

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