ES - FW: Virus Notification

[Vicki Marsh]

OK, I don't usually pass these on, but it came from our IT department.

Xene




> URGENT
> 
> We have received several replies to email messages sent today that contain
> the following message:
> 
> "Hi _______!  I received your email and I shall send you a reply ASAP.
> Till then, take a look at the attached zipped docs.  Sincerely, ______ ".
> 
> 
> If you receive a reply to any message you send and the reply contains the
> above language DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE ZIP FILE-it contains the Melissa
> virus.
> 
> Delete the message immediately and then empty your trash (right click on
> the deleted items folder and then select "empty deleted items folder".
> 
> The Melissa virus is a Word 97 macro virus and uses MS Exchange email to
> spread.  In addition to the above, messages that carry the virus have the
> following known subject lines:
> 
> *	"Important Message from...."
> *	"Question for you..."
> *	"Check this!!" 
> *	"Cool Web Sites"
> *	"80mb Free Web Space!"
> *	"Cheap Software"
> *	"Cheap Hardware"
> *	"Free Music"
> *	"Free Downloads"
> 
> These email messages typically have a document in it with a message
> stating "here is that document you asked for...don't show anyone else ;-)"
> 
> If you receive a message with one of these subjects and it contains a Word
> document, DO NOT OPEN THE DOCUMENT.  Please delete the email message.
> 
> 
> IT was notified just this morning of this potential new virus threat and
> the IT staff is taking measures to protect against this new strain of
> virus.  However, as you can see, these messages move very quickly - DELETE
> THE MESSAGE IMMEDIATELY, if you receive one in your inbox.
> 
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