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Author:  Steven Kaplan [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:15 am ]
Post subject:  Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
Figured I'd share this,  not sure if it's genuinely a concern, know nothing about it other than the source of this warning was family and sincere. My family does exchange the "E-cards",  quite I few I know do as well, and assuming I received something cloned from my address book stating a family member sent me a card,  I would open it..

Can a virus "burn" a sector ?
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Just received this today:
 

Subject: New Virus Coming Do Not Open It



Hi All, a friend of mine checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!


I checked snopes.com, and it is for real!! http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/postcard.asp


Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.


PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!


You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled 'POSTCARD,' regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer. This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.


If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it. Shut down your computer immediately.


This is the worst virus announced by CNN. It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.
Author:  Micky [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
You might want to read this:

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/a/ ... or-you.htm

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/b ... _virus.htm
Author:  Steven Kaplan [ Fri Feb 29, 2008 7:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
It's interesting that Snopes as recently as a Februrary 18th 2008 update has the Virus listed under McAfee as a legit virus.  Wonder why ?
Author:  jdmeister [ Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
God works in mysterious ways don't She? LOL
Author:  Trex [ Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:35 am ]
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jdmeister @ Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:20 am wrote:
  God works in mysterious ways don't She? LOL



Now that sounds like something jd would say... LMAO
Author:  jdmeister [ Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
Neo @ Sat Mar 01, 2008 7:35 am wrote:
jdmeister @ Sat Mar 01, 2008 4:20 am wrote:
  God works in mysterious ways don't She? LOL



Now that sounds like something jd would say... LMAO


I believe it's "Planet Earth", not plane earth..  LOL
Author:  sidewinder [ Sun Mar 16, 2008 1:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
Some Viruses Come Pre-Installed
Published: 3/14/08, 7:28 AM EDT
By JORDAN ROBERTSON
(AP) - From iPods to navigation systems, some of today's hottest gadgets are landing on store shelves with some unwanted extras from the factory - pre-installed viruses that steal passwords, open doors for hackers and make computers spew spam.

Computer users have been warned for years about virus threats from downloading Internet porn and opening suspicious e-mail attachments. Now they run the risk of picking up a digital infection just by plugging a new gizmo into their PCs.

Recent cases reviewed by The Associated Press include some of the most widely used tech devices: Apple iPods, digital picture frames sold by Target and Best Buy stores and TomTom navigation gear.


They go on to talk about hard drives too.  

I am starting to suspect everything from China.     We did 30 years ago and we still have to today.  LMAO
Author:  Steven Kaplan [ Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
Quote:
Now they run the risk of picking up a digital infection just by plugging a new gizmo into their PCs.



Now safe sex isn't even safe  :(
Author:  jdmeister [ Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Stuff going on elsewhere on the Internet that might be good to share
Steven Kaplan @ Sun Mar 16, 2008 3:56 pm wrote:
Quote:
Now they run the risk of picking up a digital infection just by plugging a new gizmo into their PCs.



Now safe sex isn't even safe  :(


Never has been safe.. She normally has a big boyfriend.. LMAO
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