And now:Ish <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: http://www.cbs.com/prd1/now/template.display?p_who=network&p_story=103114 >Date: Sun, 27 Dec 1998 12:38:20 -0800 (PST) >From: John Shafer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >X-Sender: wy430@vtn1 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Virus called "Cyberterrorism" >Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > COMPUTER GIANT DETECTS A NEW, DANGEROUS VIRUS > WebPosted Tue Dec 22 20:14:16 1998 - CBC News > > NEW YORK-- MCI, the giant United States computer company, has been hit > with a virus with the potential to destroy entire networks. > Information technology experts are calling it the first incident of > cyberterrorism. > > Even more alarming, this so-called Remote Explorer virus is the first > one that spreads without human intervention. > > The typical virus spreads as users send email or exchange files. "In > this case," says Peter Watkins of Network Associates, "the virus > propagates itself." > > "It is a serious new strain, it does open a new era," he said, adding > that it doesn't appear to be widespread at this point. > > MCI WorldCom systems says it has contained the virus without it > affecting operations. The concern now is that other companies have > been infected without being aware of it. > <<<<=-=-=FREE LEONARD PELTIER=-=-=>>>> If you think you are too small to make a difference; try sleeping in a closed room with a mosquito.... African Proverb <<<<=-=http://www.tdi.net/ishgooda/ =-=>>>> IF it says: "PASS THIS TO EVERYONE YOU KNOW...." Please Check it before you send it at: http://urbanlegends.miningco.com/library/blhoax.htm
