WORST VIRUS EVER---CNN ANNOUNCED
You should not open these emails.
Here is a link to the snopes page so you can check it out yourself if you want: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
PLEASE
SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discivered yesterday afternoon by McAfee. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored. This virus acts in the following manner:
It send itself automatically to all contacts on your list with he title:"You've received a Post Card from a Family member"
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 a 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 the news broadcast by CNN.
This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So--Don't Open any emails with the subject "A Post Card from ...." As soon as you get the mail, DELETE IT !! Even if you know the sender !!!
Please pass this mail to all your friends.
Sci Fi West
Originally posted by Sci Fi WestHow old is this?
WORST VIRUS EVER---CNN ANNOUNCED
You should not open these emails.
Here is a link to the snopes page so you can check it out yourself if you want: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
PLEASE
SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most d ...[text shortened]... ven if you know the sender !!!
Please pass this mail to all your friends.
Sci Fi West
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Originally posted by Sci Fi Westhttp://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/virtualcard.asp
WORST VIRUS EVER---CNN ANNOUNCED
You should not open these emails.
Here is a link to the snopes page so you can check it out yourself if you want: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
PLEASE
SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most d ...[text shortened]... ven if you know the sender !!!
Please pass this mail to all your friends.
Sci Fi West
Originally posted by Sci Fi WestComplete over-reaction based on rumours, hype and gossip.
WORST VIRUS EVER---CNN ANNOUNCED
You should not open these emails.
Here is a link to the snopes page so you can check it out yourself if you want: http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp
PLEASE
SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most d ...[text shortened]... ven if you know the sender !!!
Please pass this mail to all your friends.
Sci Fi West
There is such a virus but it's not THAT damaging. It's a standard Trojan that spreads itself using e-mail contacts but it can't and won't destroy your hard drive.