You are correct, it is the attachments that cause the problems. I merely simplified it for all members of the group as I'm sure there are all levels of computer literate T-ABC members.
For more information on this virus you may wish to go to the following website:
http://www.Europe.DataFellows.com/
There is a plethora of information on this virus and a thousand others.
As our site is for the exchange of information on T-ABCs, I won't continue with this thread other than saying that this virus is definitely real and I've issued the alert for the good of the group.
Thanks-
Peter Dubaldi
TC 3780
There is a voracious virus being propagated thru email.>>> "Bill Harkins" 05/04/00 08:41pm >>>
If you receive an email with subject: "I LOVE YOU", do not open it, but
immediately delete and empty it.
Maybe yes, maybe no. Do you have any documented evidence that it performs
its dastardly tricks? The key is what the definition of "open" is. As it
comes to you with your regular mail from your ISP it has not been "opened"
as you can read it with no problem. The by word is to not "open" i.e., run
the attached .exe file which could be a virus. General guidelines are to not
open an .exe attached file from somebody you don't know.
There are several excellent virus hoax websites available. My favorite is
www.kumite.com which covers a large scope of virus reports, some fact and
some fiction. An hour on this site will do a lot to reduce virus paranoia.
In general, your chances of catching a virus (digital variety) is probably
like worrying about an airplane crash or getting struck by lightning.
Of course, one should always have a virus scanner - like fire insurance!
Bill Harkins
Fallbrook, CA
With a group email list like ours, it could have serious consequences.
Thanks-
Peter Dubaldi
TC 3780
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