i just got this message, not confirmed as yet.
> Subject: Virus Warning
>
> A new virus is out - WOBBLER.
>
> So just in case you do not know about it yet, please read what it says
> below:
>
> It will arrive in an e-mail titled "CALIFORNIA".
> IBM and AOL have announced that it is VERY powerful, more so than
> Melissa, there is no remedy.
> It will EAT all your information on the hard drive and also destroys
> Netscape, Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
> Do not open anything with this title and please pass this message on
> to all your contacts and anyone who uses your e-mail facility.
> Not many people seem to know about this yet, so propagate it as fast
> as possible!
>
Kevin
New Virus?
Moderator: Scott Danziger
New Virus?
Hello Kevin,
Virus hoaxes are common nowadays.
If the mail didn't come from C.E.R.T. or Central Command or another Virus research center I'd put money on it being a hoax.
You can check it out by going to one of these address:
C.E.R.T.
Central Command
McAfee
If they don't have it or know about it I'd say it's a hoax and don't worry.
Plus common sense prevails, I don't EXECUTE files I get in email unless they are from someone I know and trust. Then before they are EXECUTED thye are scanned with 2 virus scanners. Opening a zip file will not infect your computer you have to run or execute the program. like I said common sense prevails I don't know you, you send me a mail with a attachment I delete it end of story. Same thing for melissa types I see a name I know but the subject line is not normal for you I scan it then talk to you and ask you if you sent me a file before I touch it. Little things like that keep you safe.
Take care,
Chuck
[This message has been edited by Dakkon (edited 08-23-99).]
Virus hoaxes are common nowadays.
If the mail didn't come from C.E.R.T. or Central Command or another Virus research center I'd put money on it being a hoax.
You can check it out by going to one of these address:
C.E.R.T.
Central Command
McAfee
If they don't have it or know about it I'd say it's a hoax and don't worry.
Plus common sense prevails, I don't EXECUTE files I get in email unless they are from someone I know and trust. Then before they are EXECUTED thye are scanned with 2 virus scanners. Opening a zip file will not infect your computer you have to run or execute the program. like I said common sense prevails I don't know you, you send me a mail with a attachment I delete it end of story. Same thing for melissa types I see a name I know but the subject line is not normal for you I scan it then talk to you and ask you if you sent me a file before I touch it. Little things like that keep you safe.
Take care,
Chuck
[This message has been edited by Dakkon (edited 08-23-99).]