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Scott Norwood
Film God
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From: Boston, MA. USA (1774.21 miles northeast of Dallas)
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 10-15-2000 04:38 PM
Depends on what you mean by "virus protector programs." Most mail servers are not configured to scan incoming mail attachments for virii, if that is what you're asking. If there's a big issue (like the "ILOVEU" worm from last spring), many ISPs will, however, auto-bounce mail that contains it (usually keyed off the file size or subject header), though.
The servers themselves don't generally require anti-virus software, since most server-grade operating systems (Unix, VMS, OS/390, etc.) have sufficient file permissions that virii don't really exist for those platforms. Further, even with a WinNT server, if the admin is clueful enough not to arbitrarily run executable code that originated from an untrusted source, there really isn't any need for anti-virus software either.
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Bernard Tonks
Jedi Master Film Handler
Posts: 619
From: Cranleigh, Surrey, England
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 04-15-2002 07:43 PM
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 and no vaccine has yet been developed.
This virus 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 so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently 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 or If you have to Confirm the e-mail withthe person before you open it, just to be safe, do it.!!! 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 25 times than not at all. Also: Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was discovered recently. If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You",Do not open it!!Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic libraries (.DLL files) from your computer. Your computer will not be able to boot up!!
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