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From: "Cher" <>
Subject: [TNDICKSO] Fw: New "Worm" -- Be aware
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 11:25:15 -0500


This message came from Jan and my computer Mentor, Dave Snow... Please read
it and go to the url to learn what to look for and what to do...
Cher
<snip>

> Hi Folks,
>
> There's a new 'worm' out there that could get you..........though in the
> past these type of computer 'infections' only took advantage of you if
you
> used Microsoft applications like "Outlook Express'" or IE, this one has
the
> ability to get past those restriction eventually and reformat your
> harddrive after Jan 1st if it gets activated. Check out the following URL
> for more info:
>
> http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2403723,00.html
>
> BTW: I DID NOT write this little piece of code and eventhough the 'worm'
> sends you to 'DAVES WEBSITE', it AIN'T mine !!
>
> Dave

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