>From the Listowner - Please READ!! Delete this if you already seen it on another list you're subscriber of. The virus that is running amok is W32.NewApt.Worm and there are 4 versions of it already. They usually could come from friends or family or EVEN yourself! Do NOT click on the attahcment under any circumstances whatsoever. The attachment's names (to date that had been reported to me over last 3 days - casper.exe, pirate.exe, bboy.exe (there's 4th one but the name slipped my mind.) The message invite you to visit stuart.messagemates.com but the messages did NOT come from there. Here is Messagemates.com' announcement concerning this: Important Notice We have just learned that an email worm has been found circulating the web referencing MessageMates.com. This worm file is in no way connected with MessageMates.com. If you have received an email with a message that reads: he, your lame client cant read HTML, haha. click attachment to see some stunningly HOT stuff or http://stuart.messagemates.com/index.html Hypercool Happy Year 2000 funny programs and animations . We attached our recent animation from this site in our mail! Check it out! then you have been passed the Worm in question. It is a worm that was created and set loose by someone whos trying to spoil all of our Holiday fun. Do not run the attachment included in the email and please delete the email message immediately! What we know about this Worm so far: 1.Symantec has named this worm: W32.NewApt.Worm. 2.Once opened/launched the worm will email itself out and reply to messages in your mailbox. 3.The file being passed as an attachment is approximately 68K. 4.The subject line of this message will vary and may appear to bea reply to something youve previously sent. 5.The attachment is no way related to any MessageMates.com products. What you can do: 1. Read the details of this worm virus by checking with Symantec at: www.symantec.com 2.If you receive a suspect email with an .exe attachment from someone, first email them back and confirm that theyve intended to send you a MessageMate. What we can tell you about MessageMates.com: 1. Our millions of loyal users are our number one priority and we are fully committed to providing software programs that are safe and fun. 2. We never send out any unsolicited emails. 3. We never send out attachments. 4. Our files are 100% safe when downloaded directly from our web site. Please know that we at MessageMates.com have worked tirelessly to earn your trust and respect. We take great pride in our products and only want our users to have a positive and entertaining experience with them. Thank you for taking the time to read this very important notice. If you have any questions or comments, please email me directly at cheitmann@adtoolsinc.com Chris Heitmann Chief Operating Officer And Symantec's Norton AntiVirus updated the filters for it as of Dec 14th. Update your anti-virus software NOW if you haven't updated anything since Dec 13th. W. David Samuelsen, Listowner