Scrumpymeup Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 WORST VIRUS EVER --- CNN ANNOUNCEDPLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST!!A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee . Thisvirus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored.This virus acts in the following manner:It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title:"A Card for You".As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened the computer freezes sothat the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thuspermanently destroying the hard disk. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York, according to news broadcast by CNN.This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself.So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You." As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender !!!Please pass this mail to all of your friends.Forward this to everyone in your address book. I'm sure most people, like myself, would rather receive this notice 25 times than not at AllSorry not sure which section to post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmod Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Apparently this is a load of rubbish?! mcafee recent virus list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaspaBCFC Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 its not meant to be city related? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyderman Posted October 6, 2005 Report Share Posted October 6, 2005 Says here it's just a hoax.Hoax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Gows' Tash Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 There's no such thing as a computer virus - they are a myth invented by software companies as a way of selling "anti - viral" software or covering up bugs in their code - hasn't everyone worked that out yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaspaBCFC Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Viruses do exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmod Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 yes... like vampires eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaspaBCFC Posted October 10, 2005 Report Share Posted October 10, 2005 Ive had viruses before. Therefor they exist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Gows' Tash Posted October 16, 2005 Report Share Posted October 16, 2005 I use computers daily at work and have done for about 15 years, I've had net acess at home for about 10 years, and yet I've never had a virus nor have I ever spoken to anyone that has ?? I'm not saying they don't exist but for the average user the risk is miniscule. The biggest problems with most computers is the half finished bug ridden sortware that Bill Gates releases on the unsuspecting public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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