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Old 01-27-2004, 09:20 AM
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New virus out - Watch for ZIP files in your email -

More info here

https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...hreadid=144145
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 09:43 AM
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JL got an email that appeared to come from me with a zip file attached. I didn't send it but it looked like I did. Go figure.

Update your virus definitions now, don't take any chances.

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Old 01-27-2004, 09:54 AM
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thanks for the heads up. I hate Viruses!
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:01 AM
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No joke! I got an e-mail from myself with an attached "body.zip" file.

Definately watch out.

Rich
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:02 AM
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Thanks
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:07 AM
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i had 5 of them in my "BULK" folder this morning...

anyway, i didnt open them just deleted them.... but just curious... is there some free way to scan my computer? i dont have a macafee or norton or anything....
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:13 AM
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A good free Anti Virus program:
http://www.grisoft.com/us/us_index.php

And another reason to get rid of Outlook and go with a real email client
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:18 AM
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Originally posted by Brian Baskin
And another reason to get rid of Outlook and go with a real email client
Like what ....
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:26 AM
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Lotus Notes? LOL
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:35 AM
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Got this from our IT help desk this morning...

A virus alert announcement has been issued by anti-virus organizations this morning regarding a virus named W32/Mydoom@MM.

This is described as a "mass-mailing/worm" virus that is variable in subject and attachment names.

If you receive any unknown or suspicious emails, please delete the message and do not open the message or attachment.

Thank you,
IT Help Desk
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:43 AM
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I thought those .zip files were viruses, especially when i got 4 e-mails with zips in them in one day. I have never even recieved a zip in my life through e-mail, lol.
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:49 AM
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Originally posted by Speedin Bob
Lotus Notes? LOL
Hey bob - Can you help me configure my Lotus Notes.. The Really expensive, corporate only, non standard, email client to get my Pop3 email on my home pc ??

LOL - Just kidding -

Any other suggestions...

Doug
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 10:55 AM
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Ok there are obviously a lot of computer guys in this thread.

Now this question from a computer "beginner"...

Why start a virus, who does it benifit , what's the whole purpose?

I mean is it just like a prank or something?
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 11:28 AM
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Pretty much, just bored out of work techies trying to get revenge on the wolrd, LOL
 
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Old 01-27-2004, 11:34 AM
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I got one last night from "Sony Station Report"

Didn't open it, and after I got it and deleted it I ran a system scan, and updated virus defentions..
 


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