[CMA_Radioforum] FW: Info on New Virus

[Sattar, Javed (UK07)]

Salaam and Hello to my friends

a good things when working for big firms, your I.T department actually,
sometimes warns you of a new virus. anyway  here is another one to keep you
all up to date.

njoy the festive period.
and a happy new year.

wa salaam

Javed


> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Logan, Douglas (UK07) [mailto:Douglas.Logan at Honeywell.com]
> Sent:	21 December 2001 08:21
> To:	EveryOne-ELM
> Subject:	FW: Info on New Virus 
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> Virus Characteristics
> 
> 	Subject Line: Happy New Year
> 
> 	Email Message: Hi I can't describe my feelings But all I can say is
> Happy New Year :) Bye
> 
> 	Attachment: Christmas.exe
> 
> 
> This destructive, memory-resident worm is a Visual Basic-compiled Windows
> executable. It propagates via email using Microsoft Outlook.  Its
> destructive payload deletes files in the Windows system directory.
> 
> What can you do to prevent being infected by this virus?
> 
> *	Ensure that the anti-virus software on your PC is the most current
> release 
> *	Delete from your system and report your finding to your local IT
> support group
> *	Empty your Deleted Items folder
> *	If you accidentally open this message or its attachment, contact
> your IT support group immediately as you will not be able to re-boot your
> computer if the attachment has been opened.
> 
> If you have any questions regarding this computer virus risk, contact your
> IT  Support group.  
> 
> Regards
> Douglas Logan