Guest guest Posted March 1, 2002 Report Share Posted March 1, 2002 http://antivirus.about.com/library/hoaxes/blencard.htm -- " I'll lean on you and you lean on me and we'll be okay. " Dave s About > Computing Technology > Antivirus Software Antivirus Software with Landesman your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Search in this topicon Abouton the Web Home · Articles · Forums · Chat · Newsletter Subjects ESSENTIALS · Virus Encyclopedia · Hoax Encyclopedia · Email Help Center · Before you buy antivirus software (home) · Essential Add-ons for Protection About.com Resource Amiga Virus Info Antivirus Vendors Combinations Content Filtering Downloads DOS Downloads Windows Email Viruses Free Protection Glossary Groupware Hoaxes and Myths In The Wild Linux/Unix Viruses Macintosh viruses Macro Viruses PC Viruses Reading Material Recent Outbreaks Security Mailings Security Resources Software Reviews Technology Tips for Safety Trojans Virus Encyclopedia Wireless Threats Worms Subject Library All articles on this topic Related Sitesfrom About· Business Software · Email · Focus on Windows · Internet for Beginners · Internet/Network Security · Macintosh Operating Systems · Urban Legends and Folklore About Also Recommends · Apply to become a partner for this site. Stay up-to-date!Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising > Free Credit Report > Free Psychics Email Help Center Also see: Hoax Encyclopedia | Virus Encyclopedia | Repair Center | News Briefs | Glossary | Infected Attachments | Prevention Center Related Resources Fw: Fw: Fw: Hoax Combination Hoaxes The Hoax That Cried Virus Virus Encyclopedia Glossary of terms From Other Guides Myths and Urban Legends Stopping Spam A Virtual Card For You A hoax. The following is full text of one such email: For your info: VIRUS WARNING To ALL INTERNET USERS: A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft (www.microsoft.com) and by McAfee (www.mcafee.com) as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored. This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title "A Virtual Card for You". As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying the hard disk. Please distribute this message to the greatest number of people possible. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York, according to news broadcast by CNN (www.cnn.com). This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. As with all such hoaxes, ignore it and do not pass it along. To better understand the damage hoaxes CAN cause, check out the article, The Hoax That Cried Virus. If you're still in doubt as to whether a particular warning is valid, post a message in the Forum for feedback. If you want to help stymie the spread of a hoax, check out the Hoaxes and Myths section for tips and info. Still can't find what your looking for? Visit Urban Legends for an exhaustive list of non-computer related myths and hoaxes (and some that are erroneous virus warnings). Remember, hoaxes cost companies - and people - time and money. Please do not forward them to others. Subscribe to the Antivirus Software Newsletter Name Email Email this page! Advertising Find Tech Products: GO! Free Newsletters! ZDNet Shopper Software Express Daily Software Express Weekly More Newsletters... Search Explore More on the About Network! Choose Your Interest... Arts & Entertainment Autos Citysearch Cities & Towns Computing & Technology Education Food & Drink Health & Fitness History Hobbies & Games Homework Help House & Home Industry Jobs & Careers Money News & Issues Parenting & Family People & Relationships Religion & Spirituality Shopping & Style Small Business Sports & Recreation Teens Travel About International: About Australia About Canada About India About Ireland About UK About Japan About Us | Advertise on This Site | User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy | Help Copyright © 2002 About, Inc. About and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. The About logo is a trademark of About, Inc. All rights reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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