I was sent this tip by a collegue.  Not sure what it means by "send all" as
I can't find an operation like this in MS Outlook.  I guess it really
depends on how the virus executes the operation.

Combat that Computer Virus:
Intermedia has provided this handy hint for combating the spread of computer
viruses:

Create a contact in your email address book with the name
"!0000 Virus Attack" with no email address

This address shows up as the initial contact.  If a virus attempts to do a
"send all" to your contact list, your PC will provide an error message
saying:

"The message could not be sent.  One or more recipients do not have an
email address.  Please check your Address Book and make sure all
the recipients have a valid email address"

Click on "OK" and the offending (virus) message will not have been sent to
anyone.  Do not make any changes to your original contacts list.

The offending (virus) message can then be moved to your "Drafts" or "Outbox"
folder.  Go there and delete the offending message.  The virus has not been
disseminated and the potential problem is solved.





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