Virus Warning from ZDNet

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Three sets of e-mails which promise either nude pictures of Paris Hilton, a scary offical-looking warning from the FBI, or a secret admirer who says "I love you" have appeared in the last two days. They all deliver a package that could grind networks to a halt. Fortunately, none of these will reach "Anna Kornikova" worm or "Love" bug proportions but they will take away hours of productive work time. Be on the lookout!



Paris Hilton worm spreads





An offshoot of the Sober worm that promises explicit pictures of the hotel heiress is on the loose, experts have warned.

February 23, 2005



E-mail virus allegedly sent by FBI





An e-mail warns recipients that the government has monitored their Internet use and that they have "accessed illegal Web sites."

February 23, 2005



New 'I love you' virus emerges





Borrowing a page from the "I love you" bug's book, Assiral tries to snow recipients with flattering words.

February 22, 2005

Thanks Debra...that phoney FBI one can scare ya cause it says you've been to over 40 child porn sites and to see the list open the attachment.

Now like Al's sister said...if they knew you did htat, they wouldn't e-mail ya...they'd come to your house guns a blazen'!!!

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I've not gotten any of these....knock on wood....but still common sense tells you that the FBI would not email you....or I would think they didn't. [img]images/smiley_icons/confused.gif[/img]