Hey,

Seems stupid that Windows will run any win32 executable even if the
extension is changed. That's just asking for trouble. Has anyone ever run
this file? What does it do? I just wonder what it does with the personal
info it collects and how this is a threat except for people who examine the
file finding the confidential information.

I hate people who write virus's. I hope that somebody catches this kid.

Regards,

David Stubbs

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> -----Original Message-----
> From: pic microcontroller discussion list
> [mailto:PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU]On Behalf Of Roman Black
> Sent: 25 July 2001 4:21 PM
> To: PICLIST@MITVMA.MIT.EDU
> Subject: Re: [OT]: Heads up! Lots of Virus incoming?
>
>
> Spehro Pefhany wrote:
> >
> > At 11:15 AM 7/25/01 +0100, you wrote:
> > >Looks like a kids assignment or something. Any ideas?
> >
> > It apparently grabs a legitimate file from "My Documents" and
> > attaches itself to the file. This is probably the biggest risk with
> > the virus- your private information is being distributed.
> >
> > As far as not knowing how to run it, I think if you use MS products
> > such as Outlook Express it would be matter of clicking on the
> > attachment. Most anybody can do that.
>
>
> Hi everyone, this virus is going BESERK on the motorbike
> lists, mainly "moms and pops" type people who use their
> new computer like a consumer. Most using MS Outlook.
> :o(
>
> I expect this to be BIG NEWS in a few days, it has to get
> the media's attention soon.
>
> Also a warning re the info above, there is gossip that
> the virus picks VALID EMAIL SUBJECTS FROM YOUR ADDRESS BOOK.
> That is why it's going beserk, people who you have emailed
> re a topic might get emailed back by the virus with the
> same subject listed. VERY nasty.
>
> I notice James has been silent and the list has been slow,
> anyone guessing the poor guy's going crazy chasing viruses??
> :o)
> -Roman
>
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