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    1. [Chesterfield] ADMIN MSG
    2. Pat Connors
    3. Today I got a message from Support@pacbell.net telling me that my account has been attacked by a virus and I should open the zip file attached to see the specific info about my account. While I have Norton running at all times and completely updated, I was not warned of a virus, plus my mail goes through Yahoo mail and gets scanned there before even getting to my computer. Since there was an attachment, I didn't open it but replied to support and got back an automated notice from them that they would answer my mail ASAP (still haven't replied, however). So, I deleted the original email and it went into my trash. Later I decided to check Norton and found, yes it was a new worm called Beagle, see description here: http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.beagle.k@mm.html We have had at least three new virus/worms this week and I told you the above story because I actually thought about opening the attachment but because I know these virus originators can be tricky, I didn't and right now I am really happy I didn't act out my impulse. I have since emptied my trash to get rid of it. Evidently, it got in before Norton found about about it and could send the definition to my program which, in turn, gives me a warning when I get an email with a virus attachment. They have since updated my virus protection. Please be careful with your mail. -- Pat Connors, Sacramento CA, listowner http://www.connorsgenealogy.com Professional Genealogy Research All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002

    03/03/2004 07:42:33