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In a message dated 98-01-26 14:37:15 EST, jeb3d@xxxxxxxx writes:
> In the event you had not heard, IBM made an announcement yesterday
> regarding a very malicious and new virus which erases everything on your
> hard drive. If anybody receives an email titled, "Join the Crowd", DO
> NOT OPEN IT!!
> Also do not open or look at any mail that says," Returned or Unable to
> Deliver". This virus will attach itself to your compouter components
> and render them useless. Best thing to do is immediately delete any
> mail that says this. AOL has said that this is a very dangerous virus
> and there is no remedy.
This is a classic in irresponsibility. IBM made an announcement. Didn't
hear it, or see any news. AOL has said.... Where did this writer see
this nonsense. AOL consistently has said you can not contaminate with a
virus by just reading E-Mail. PLEASE, check out this drivel before foisting
on a list very tired of it.
Pete
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