http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virus_hoax this is one of the best known hoaxes. a lecturer once put this up on a noticeboard, only for as student to scribble on it that it was a hoax , plus a few more words on how what the virus is purported to do is impossible. Guys, please verify those mails you receive (at least on wikipedia) before clicking on *forward*. You might end up in a situation where the guy in the accounts department is giving you ICT advice! 2009/6/23 Steve Obbayi <steve@sobbayi.com>
this looks like chain mail. i can see the usual phrase...
This is the worst virus announced by CNN, it has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever.
This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
since when does CNN "announce" viruses???????
Steve Obbayi,
------------------------------ *From:* skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke [mailto: skunkworks-bounces@lists.my.co.ke] *On Behalf Of *Simon Mbuthia *Sent:* Tuesday, June 23, 2009 8:43 AM *To:* Skunkworks forum *Subject:* Re: [Skunkworks] Virus warning
Hi Booker,
Do you have a link to the source of this information? Is the authenticity of this "warning" guaranteed or is it chain mail?
2009/6/23 BOOKER OMOLE <bo7omole@hotmail.com>
Hi skunks and skunkettes
You should be alert during the next days:
Do not open any message with an attached file called 'Invitation' regardless of who sent it, It is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list, that is why you should send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.
If you receive a mail called 'invitation' , though sent by a friend , do not open it and 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.
This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept
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