In a message dated 7/30/01 9:38:24 AM Central Daylight Time,
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>
> With the Name of God, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
>
> PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
>
> 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  Virtual 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.
>
> Please pass this mail to all of your friends. Forward this to everyone
> in your address book. 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 link libraries (.dll files) from your
> computer.
>
> Your computer will not be able to boot up !!
>
>
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