WARNING New Virus Alert

charmedagain · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2232 Location: uk

I know this is not pet related but thought i would share...

urgent guys just neard of a new virus
if you receive and email with the subject as (invitation) even if it is from someone you know do not (DO NOT)
open it even if you know the sender it will do the following
open up a picture of the olympic flame
it will then start the flame flickering
which will then burn a hole in your 'c' drive and thats it no recovery guys

dont get caught out DONT OPEN IT

Mike

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4240

Thanks for the heads up!

Chessmind · Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 3:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks. You'd think the people that are smart enough to create these viruses could make better use of their talents. Rolling Eyes

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4240

They have too much time on their hands and enjoy inflicting pain on unsuspecting people. Hopefully my GhostSurf 2006 Platinum internet Privacy and Protection software will prevent viruses. I haven't had a single pop up since I installed it. Not sure if it covers malicious e-mails but I will definitely be on the guard.

charmedagain · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 2232 Location: uk

Turns out this virus threat is a hoax.

I am sorry if this caused any panic to anyone, All i was asked was to pass it along to everyone i knew, As my friends brother and some friends got the virus so i took it at face value, It will teach me not to do that again....

Again sorry for any panic.

Mike

shnen · Posted: Thu May 11, 2006 10:09 pm Post subject:

vene · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 4240

Mike. It's ok. It just shows that you are a very caring person for sharing! Your the best