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virus warning
keira3ellie7mnth
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I have just had an email warning me not to open a life is beautiful email because it is a virus that can get you bank and personal details. Just wanted to let you all know and I wasn't sure where best to post it.
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it is free in a way...0
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It's also a hoax people, so don't panic! This one has been doing the rounds for years - as you can read on Symantec's HERE
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suprised we have not had the "olympic torch" hoax email warning as wellEx forum ambassador
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I would never even open an email warning me of a virus0
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Yup its a hoax...its been doing the rounds for years.
If in doubt..... www.sophos.com click on Security and it lists all hoaxes that are doing the rounds. Heres what sophos says:
Many virus hoaxes:- falsely claim to describe an extremely dangerous virus
- use pseudo-technical language to make impressive-sounding (but impossible) claims
- falsely claim that the report was issued or confirmed by a well-known company
- ask you to forward it to all your friends and colleagues
It is possible that you may receive a hoax via email with a file attached. Obviously, such file attachments should be treated with caution as they may be virus infected. Sophos recommends deleting virus hoax emails, whether they contain file attachments or not.
Sophos suggests a policy to help prevent hoaxes from spreading in your company.0 -
2002 called...it want's it chain mail virus hoax back...0
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keira3ellie7mnth wrote: »I have just had an email warning me not to open a life is beautiful email because it is a virus that can get you bank and personal details. Just wanted to let you all know and I wasn't sure where best to post it.
You really shouldn't have typed
You have now activated a virus in your PC , in 24 hours all your hard drives will be wiped clean and your motherboard will melt.life is *********0
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