Wilsons Sandbox

In a message dated 5/22/00 10:38:38 PM Eastern Daylight Time, robertlmorgan@... writes: << You know I was thinking the other day that if I was one of those insidious bastards that makes computer viruses I would name it: VIRUS ALERT just thinking >> Somebody's beat you to it. This from a blurb that the systems folks sent me at work. "The latest virus is polymorphic, it has the ability to change itself as it propagates. Each time it infects a machine, it takes on a new name, which makes it harder for potential victims to recognize and harder for anti-virus programs to detect. According to anti-virus firm Symantec Corp., the virus randomly chooses its name from a recently opened file in the victim's Start/Document folder in the Microsoft Start menu." This latest virus doesn't just go for .jpg files, it wipes your entire hard drive/systems drives/whatever it reaches. Basically, Don't open any attachments with a .vbs attachment. I've got more details on this latest virus, anybody interested shoot me a note off list & I'll send you the rest of info. Almost dumped the beast in the dirt today on route home from a KLR fishing trip. (yes, the KLR makes a great fishing bike) My tires are getting real worn and came into a sandy turn too hot. Of course the green sloth defied laws of physics & stayed upright. Sounds weird but feel I Need to get that first dirt crash in & get it over with. All best Scott A14 Sorrento