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    1. Re: Virus
    2. David L Snow
    3. It's coming in thru the 'JAVA' feature .....Your computer may go into 'lock-up'...when JAVA is initiated thru your Internet browser.... Dave ================================ >Folks, > >One of you has picked-up and is transmitting a pretty wicked Virus...... > >Please update your Virus 'checking' programs...... > >I'm not a novice at this .....this one is entering undetected.....who ever >did this one is very, very good... > >I haven't found the 'exe' file yet....it's hidden pretty good...it's >probably coming in thru a government or legal (lawyer firm) site. > >Here's it's features.... > >a. Your ISP connection will not be disconnected until you physically >'shut-off' your computer. Restarting thru Windows will NOT disconnect your >ISP.........this means somebody maybe using your telephone line for ANY >PURPOSE (including those illegal or immoral) LOOK AT YOUR NEXT PHONE BILL >'Long Distance Charges' CAREFULLY !!!!!!!!!! > >b. Your computer viewed 'clock' has been reset to Eastern Standard >Time......for me that's 2 hours ahead......THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM, >because they have gotten 'into' your systems BIOS........ > >c. I REFUSE to use EXPLORER or any of the MICROSOFT software except >WINDOWS 95,so (whoever it is), they have found a way in thru a Windows 95, >Eudura or Netscape 'backdoor'. This is a significant security breach >....this software is almost 5 years old.....you'd think we'd have a fix by >now ??????? > >d. You don't have to 'click' on any email to execute this Virus.......this >is BAD NEWS........ > >e. Look at your "c::/temp" file directory to see if you have an >'explosion' of files particulary when you want to print something out from >an email....it will generally be printed on the botton of the 1st page of >any email you print. > >g. This is probably a 'Tmed' Virus for Xmas.......This is the most heavily >used Internet time of the year....... > >Will keep you informed as I can......... > >Dave > > > > > > > > >==== DanvilleCrossing Mailing List ==== >What do you mean my grandparents didn't have any kids ??? >

    12/24/2001 02:33:39