Received this from another list today, don't know if this is a genuine
one or not, but safer to let you all know than ignore it
> Subject: Virus Alert!!!!!
>
> A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified[ by
> Microsoft ( www.microsoft.com <http://www.microsoft.com> ) and by McAfee
> www.mcafee.com <http://www.mcafee.com> ) as the most destructive ever!
> This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfeeand no vaccine has
> yet been developed. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero fromthe hard
> disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored. This virus
> acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically to all
> contacts on your list with the title �A Virtual Card for You�. As soon as
> the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so that the
> user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are
> pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying the
> hard disk.
> Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York,
> according to news broadcast by CNN www.cnn.com <http://www.cnn.com> )
> This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So don�t open
> any mails with subject �A Virtual Card for You�. As soon as you get the
> mail, delete it. Please pass on this mail to all your
> friends. Forward this to everyone in your address book. I would rather
> receive this 25 times than not at all.
>
> Also: Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was discovered
> recently. If you receive an email called
> �An Internet Flower For You�, do not open it. Delete it right away! This
> virus removes all dynamic link libraries (.dll files) from your computer.
> Your computer will not be able to boot up!!
>
> A bad day fishing, beats a good day at the office anytime!!!
all the best - Bill
