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Watch out for hybris and snow white new viruses:
(Melissa got it and didn't open the .exe file...ALWAYS TRASH IT..DO NOT OPEN)
Patsy
>Date: Mon, 05 Mar 2001 22:00:52 -0500
>From: Bob Black <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: w32/hybris email worm
>Sender: Miami University Technology Support Representatives
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>Hi all,
>
>This is indeed one nasty virus. The support desk has received multiple calls
>about Hybris in the past 3 weeks or so. There is no clear cut solution.
>McAfee (if updated) will detect the originating attachment easily but once
>the machine is infected, resolving the effects of the plugins can be quite
>difficult.
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>For one thing, the virus may block access to certain web sites, such as
>McAfee's. *Sigh*
>
>Keep your eyes peeled for this one. It replicates in more ways than you'd
>ever want to imagine.
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>FYI, at the current time, I think my cohorts would agree we spend well over
>50% of our time and effort dealing with virus related problems.
>
>Ciao,
>
>Bob Black
>MCIS Support Desk
--
Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have
trouble remembering how to fly.
Patsy Newton
Department of Speech Pathology & Audiology
2 Bachelor Hall
Phone 9-2500, Fax 9-2502
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