ADMIN: Warning: new virus: "Goner"

[John Walton]

Hi all.

Got a Windows-running PC? Use Outlook Express? ICQ? IRC? Read on!

Since a few members of the HPFGU community have recently been hit by
viruses, the Moderator Team bring you some advice, courtesy of McAfee.com:

Re: The Goner Virus.

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This is a HIGH RISK virus that spread via Microsoft Outlook and can be
spread via ICQ. This is a mass mailing worm that attempts to send itself to
all entries in the Outlook Address book. The virus will arrive with the
following email message:

Subject: Hi 
Body: 
How are you ? 
When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you
I am in a harry, I promise you will love it!

Attachment: GONE.SCR

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Folks, as always, do NOT, repeat, DO NOT download any file from email unless
you are absolutely positive what it is. This virus uses the .scr file format
(Windows Screensaver), which is apparently very popular among Windows users.

At any rate, you MUST update your virus software. If not, this worm WILL get
through -- and delete your virus software (nasty, isn't it?) and various
bits of your system. Remember, if you are infected, do not use your email
program, IRC or ICQ until you are cleared, otherwise you risk spreading the
virus.

For more information:

www.mcafee.com
www.cert.org
www.symantec.com

Regards,

--John, your Mac-using-yet-antivirus-program-loving Moderator With Rock #47

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There will be an answer, let it be.
        in Memoriam George Harrison.

John Walton -- john at walton.vu
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