Re: (Fwd) FWD: New Viruses

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2 total messages Started by Rachel Barbour Mon, 22 Sep 1997 00:00

#390

Author: Rachel Barbour
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 00:00

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Hello all,

This email virus warning is a hoax. People who write these take advantage of
those who will forward it with good intentions (I used to be one of them!)
It is impossible to get a virus from opening an email. The warning signs for
hoaxes are:

        1. Alarmist language like "DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!!!!!"  and "send this to as
        many people as you can" should be the tip off. Remember the "Good
Times"         virus? It was a hoax and the message was almost identical to
the one             that was posted.

        2. No official signature of the original author. If it is a real
virus           warning (I've seen them) there usually is some way of
verifying the              authenticity with the original sender.

        3. You cannot pass a virus along through email. You CAN get a virus
from         opening an application you've downloaded from the internet,
however.

Please be conscious of this, as there are some warnings that are authentic,
but they tend to get buried by the hoaxes.

Sincerely,

Rachel E. Barbour
Centre for the Strategic Initiatives of Women
1701 K St. NW
Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006

202/223-7956 x220 ph
202/223-7947 fax

Re: (Fwd) FWD: New Viruses

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Author: Greg Weeks
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 00:00

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Rachel that's not true! There really are alot of nonsensical fears expressed
 about
viruses but, there are multiple virus that can be attached to email files. The
microsoft word "concept " virus is a good example of a very common email spread
virus.  So, broad sweeping generalizations of any sort concerning viruses are
 not
very helpful.
Thanks
Greg

Rachel Barbour wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> This email virus warning is a hoax. People who write these take advantage of
> those who will forward it with good intentions (I used to be one of them!)
> It is impossible to get a virus from opening an email. The warning signs for
> hoaxes are:
>
>         1. Alarmist language like "DO NOT OPEN IT!!!!!!!!"  and "send this to
 as
>         many people as you can" should be the tip off. Remember the "Good
> Times"         virus? It was a hoax and the message was almost identical to
> the one             that was posted.
>
>         2. No official signature of the original author. If it is a real
> virus           warning (I've seen them) there usually is some way of
> verifying the              authenticity with the original sender.
>
>         3. You cannot pass a virus along through email. You CAN get a virus
> from         opening an application you've downloaded from the internet,
> however.
>
> Please be conscious of this, as there are some warnings that are authentic,
> but they tend to get buried by the hoaxes.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Rachel E. Barbour
> Centre for the Strategic Initiatives of Women
> 1701 K St. NW
> Suite 1100
> Washington, DC 20006
>
> 202/223-7956 x220 ph
> 202/223-7947 fax

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