From: Stella Ronnert <dragonett AT geocities DOT com>
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Subject: Re: 4 VIRUS ALERTS!
Date: Fri, 12 Nov 1999 15:42:44 +0800
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> > Warning No. 3
> >
> > WARNING: If you get an E-mail titled Win A Holiday, DO NOT open it.
> > Delete it immediately. Microsoft just announced yesterday. It is a malicious
> > virus that WILL ERASE YOUR HARD DRIVE . At this time there is no
> > remedy . Forward this to everyone IMMEDIATELY.
>
> You can't catch a virus by reading mail, only by opening an
> attachment.

I heard on the radio yesterday something about a virus called "Bubble Boy" or
something.. apparently it uses some loophole in the security .... dont know much
more... wouldnt this one.. (its new apparently) fall into this category?