Dear List Members, Firstly, I want to make it clear that this is NOT to become a topic for discussion on this list. I mean this most implicitly. However, I do feel the responsibility to warn the members of yet another new virus. The following message was sent to me by a "virus alert" newsletter to which I subscribe. I am sending this to you so you can be informed about this new virus. In addition to reading the following, I strongly advise you to immediately update your virus software. I also want to assure you that this virus cannot pass through any Rootsweb mailing list. Thank you for your cooperation in not allowing this to become a topic of conversation on this list. Karima List Administrator ======================================================== [Beginning of message regarding the WORM-GONE.A virus] From: Trend Virus Info Date: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 1:00 PM Dear Trend Micro Customer: WORM_GONE.A is a Visual Basic-compiled Windows executable worm that is capable of propagating through Microsoft Outlook and possibly through ICQ. The file is packed using the UPX packer program and is compiled using Visual Basic. It arrives in an email with the following: Subject: Hi Body: How are you ? When I saw this screensaver, I immediately thought about you I am in a harry, I promise you will love it! Attachment: GONE.SCR WORM_GONE.A is detected by pattern file #177 or #977. For more information on WORM_GONE.A please visit the Trend Micro Web site at: http://www.antivirus.com/vinfo/virusencyclo/default5.asp?VName=WORM_GONE.A [End of Message] --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.306 / Virus Database: 166 - Release Date: 12/4/2001