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Subject: [INLAKE] Virus :from list admin, please read
Date: Wed, 25 Jul 2001 22:57:32 EDT

Hello all,
This is a confirmed virus and not a hoax, and it is hitting a lot of
genealogy people so I am passing some info on.
And a tip from me: If you don't know the person sending you a file...dont
download it. And especially if it has 2 file extensions after the period.
example: filename.pif.bat screensaver.jpg.exe
Kathy
PS. Im still in the process of moving (just bought a house with my somewhat
elderly mother) and there's ton to be done yet, so I'm only able to pop on
and check emails quickly every couple days. I will be back in full swing
hopefully soon.

> There is a very nasty virus which is plaguing many people right now.
It is called SirCam. Please make sure that your virus protection software is
> updated. This virus appears to be attacking the McAfee Antivirus program.
> The indications that somebody is sending it to you are a message such as:
>
> "Hi! How are you?
>
> I send you this file in order to have your advice
>
> See you later. Thanks"
>
> The subject line will be different each time and the virus may be
> corrupting actual e-mail messages that the infected person is sending.
You
> will not get the intended message! It may also be sending itself to
e-mail
> addresses from webpages in the infected persons cache. The above message
> will have an attachment which will have two file extensions. DO NOT UNDER
> ANY CIRCUMSTANCES OPEN THIS ATTACHMENT! This sets off the worm. I have
> received approximately 10 of these virus infected messages a day for the
> past 3 or 4 days. It is a major hassle. It is coming to only 3 of my 6
> e-mail addresses at the moment, but seems to add one each day. Because of
> this, I am limiting the amount of e-mail that I receive, read and answer.
> This one is bad. Protect yourself.
>
> Patrick
>
>
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