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To all Subscribers on this list,
Normally, we do not post virus warnings on mailing lists, but ever since
the W32.Klez virus, these seem to be coming more frequently, especially
among mailing list subscribers. Thus, I want to warn everyone on this
list about a potentially hazardous new virus that has just recently been
detected called "W32.Bugbear". It is basically the same type of worm
virus as the W32.Klez: it copies itself to your computer and sends out
bogus emails and thus spreads the virus to others. I want to remind all
our subscribers to PLEASE! keep your virus protection software
up-to-date and scan all incoming and outgoing emails for potential
viruses. Rootsweb filters all its email (and a virus can never be
transmitted via a Rootsweb list directly), but the virus can be spread
by individuals who respond directly to messages either actually, or
apparently, sent through Rootsweb's mailing lists, so please be aware of
this. You can read more about this new virus at either of the following
URLs:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.bugbear@mm.htmlhttp://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105-960139.html
It is urgent that you update your antivirus software TODAY. If you get a
copy of this virus from anyone on this list, send ME, NOT THE LIST, the
person's address and I will notify them and put their address on the
reject list temporarily to prevent further spread on this list.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to ask me but
please do this OFF LIST; let's have no discussion about this virus ON
this list. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Peter Wyant
COCK List Admin.