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turtle22 · 12-05-2007, 08:49 PM

PLEASE READ new HARMFUL VIRUS ……….THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS NOT A HOAX, PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OPEN OR CLICK ON LINKS TO VIEW POSTCARDS AND CARDS, ie. even so-called Hallmark Greeting ones (very popular) .…….ALSO, CHECK THE INTERNET FOR VARIATIONS THAT MAY APPEAR IN SUBJECT LINE AND INSTRUCTIONS RE CONTENT. Just type in title (in red below) You've received a post card from a Family Member hoax per below and click on some of the websites for complete details.

PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST!!

A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee . 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:

'You've received a Post Card from a Family member'.

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. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York , according to news broadcast by CNN.

This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself.

So don't open any mails with subject: 'A Post Card from ...' As soon as you get the mail, delete it !! Even if you know the sender !!!

Please pass this mail to all of your friends.

Forward this to everyone in your address book. I'm sure most people, like myself, would rather receive this notice 25 times than not at All

cheetah · 12-05-2007, 09:26 PM

Thanks for the warning. It wouldn't be unusual to get this kind of e-mail at this time of the year. Now I will be extra careful as to what e-mails I open.

johnnyc · 12-05-2007, 11:23 PM

thanks, good to know.

pwwbear · 12-05-2007, 11:42 PM

Please read
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/virtualcard.asp

and

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp

sounds like you got a mishmash of both.

Yours is a hoax, but it is similar to a real virus threat.
Best bet, in any case is just to delete it.

12-05-2007, 08:49 PM	#1
turtle22 Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 5,182 Threads: 578 Thanks: 1,483 Thanked 1,930 Times in 823 Posts SMARTIES: 10097. Donate turtle22's Inventory	PLEASE READ - New VIRUS NOT A HOAX PLEASE READ new HARMFUL VIRUS ……….THIS PARTICULAR ONE IS NOT A HOAX, PLEASE BE CAREFUL NOT TO OPEN OR CLICK ON LINKS TO VIEW POSTCARDS AND CARDS, ie. even so-called Hallmark Greeting ones (very popular) .…….ALSO, CHECK THE INTERNET FOR VARIATIONS THAT MAY APPEAR IN SUBJECT LINE AND INSTRUCTIONS RE CONTENT. Just type in title (in red below) You've received a post card from a Family Member hoax per below and click on some of the websites for complete details. PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST!! A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee . 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: 'You've received a Post Card from a Family member'. 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. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York , according to news broadcast by CNN. This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself. So don't open any mails with subject: 'A Post Card from ...' As soon as you get the mail, delete it !! Even if you know the sender !!! Please pass this mail to all of your friends. Forward this to everyone in your address book. I'm sure most people, like myself, would rather receive this notice 25 times than not at All __________________ Earn points & redeem for cool prizes! Click here! Newbie Links How to Thank (Please Use Thankyou Button)( important) Forum How to ( Everything you need to know)

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cheetah Mod Squad Join Date: Apr 2007 9 Dragons Hexa Champion! Location: Ontario Posts: 5,084 Threads: 1079 Thanks: 642 Thanked 2,095 Times in 932 Posts SMARTIES: 30475. Donate cheetah's Inventory	Thanks for the warning. It wouldn't be unusual to get this kind of e-mail at this time of the year. Now I will be extra careful as to what e-mails I open. __________________ Ready to pounce on those free-bees Forum How to (Everything you need to know) Join Canadian Free Stuff Here: http://www.canadianfreestuff.com/for...eferrerid=1249

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pwwbear Diva Beaver Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 336 Threads: 130 Thanks: 81 Thanked 245 Times in 100 Posts SMARTIES: 165. Donate pwwbear's Inventory	Please read http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/virtualcard.asp and http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp sounds like you got a mishmash of both. Yours is a hoax, but it is similar to a real virus threat. Best bet, in any case is just to delete it.