Heads Up - New PC Virus Attack Warning!!!
Below is a notice I got from a friend about a new virus attack for PC users.
This is what he sent me:
Just received this and checked it at Snopes before I got too
> excited... This is the first one I've seen that's for real. NO HOAX.
> Be alert.
>
> Snopes lists all the names it could come in.
>
> Here's the URL for you to check
>
> <snopes.com: 'Hallmark Postcard from a Family Member' virus
>
> --- Fwd ---
>
> VERY IMPORTANT - BIG VIRUS COMING !!!
>
> PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!
>
> You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message
> with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK,' regardless of
> who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE - it
> 'burns' the entire hard disc C. This virus will be received from
> someone who has your e-mail address in their contact list.
>
> This is the reason why you must send this e-mail to all your
> contacts. It is better to receive this message multiple times than to
> receive the virus and open it.
>
> If you receive mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a
> friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately
>
> This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by
> Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.
> McAfee discovered this virus yesterday, and there is no repair yet
> for this kind of virus.
>
> This virus destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital
> information is kept.
>
> COPY THIS E-MAIL TO YOUR FRIENDS.
>
> REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT ON, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US
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I'm on a mac, so I haven't followed the snoop link and the virus shouldn't be a concern for me.
With the holidays coming up and e-post cards being sent, I can see how someone would open the Hallmark attachment.
Be careful.
-Steve
David
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