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~*McoreD*~ 4th Dec 02 05:26 AM

A new virus has
>just
> > been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft 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
> > 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. 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!! Even if
>you
> > know the sender!!!

This is what I got from a friend. But he was too late. I received the virus before he warned me.
Message Title: Congratulations
From: jedgar [jedgar@marylandurology.com]

Norton AntiVirus 2003 successfully deleted teh virus and no harm now. :)
Guys (& Gals) be sure to have an antivirus software installed...!!

Bads 4th Dec 02 06:00 AM

Thanks for this information McoreD

I hope McAffee will update the database :lol:

Dave 4th Dec 02 08:43 AM

It's a hoax, but thanks McoreD because it's always a good idea to update your AV definitions just in case.
/http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/virtual.card.for.you.html
Dave

Dudelive 5th Dec 02 12:01 AM

Yes it is a hoax, but always warn others of the hoax so they will update
their dat files. Warnings like these will usually make someone check their dat files and even do a system check.

Thanks

Follow this link below
/http://vil.mcafee.com/dispVirus.asp?virus_k=98893


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