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To: thecow who started this subject1/23/2003 11:37:25 AM
From: Tigress  Read Replies (1) of 110652
 
Here's an interesting anti-virus concept, but how does one implement it in Outlook Express when all I see are names (not addresses) listed in the TO box:

"Here's a suggestion for slowing down the spread of viruses. As most know, they spread by going into the e-mail address book and sending the message on to everyone in the address book. Thus, the person who sent you the virus is almost certainly unaware that they sent it."

"I have gone through my address book and added an "x" onto the end of every e-mail address thereby preventing any virus from being broadcast to my list. There is a downside to this - every time you send an e-mail to someone in your address book, you have to remember to delete the "x" before clicking on SEND. That's a small price to pay."

"In reply to:

VERY IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ!
During the next several weeks be VERY cautious about opening or launching any e-mails that refer to the World Trade Center or 9/11 any way, regardless of who sent it.

PLEASE FORWARD TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

For those that don't know, 'WTC' stands for the World Trade Center. This is very dangerous because people will open it right away, thinking it's a story relating to 9-11. Do not open "WTC Survivor"...It is a virus that will erase your whole "C" drive. It will come to you in the form of an E-Mail from a familiar person. I repeat, a friend sent it to me, but called and warned me before I opened it. He was not so lucky and now he can't even start his computer! Forward this to everyone in your address book. I would rather receive this 25 times than not at all. If you receive an email called "WTC Survivor" do not open it. Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic link libraries (.dll files) from your computer."
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