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Old March 15th, 2002, 12:14 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
Brangwen
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NASTY VIRUS TODAY - W32.Klez.E@mm

Dear All:

This morning while down loading my email, my Norton Anti-Virus Alarm picked up a virus called: W32.Klez.E @ mm.

This is only the second time in 14 years I've caught a virus. I found this virus at: http://securityresponse.symantec.com...klez.e@mm.html

Apparently, the virus may have been dormant for awhile, and is programmed to open or execute on odd numbered months, e.g., March.

If you click on the link, instructions are provided for removing this virus from computers with varying operating systems, e.g., Windows 98, WinME, Win2000, etc.

It's a lengthy process ... but the damage can be nasty, though Symantec Security (Norton Anti-Virus) lists it as "moderate." This virus has been upgraded from a level 2 to a level 3 during January or March of this year. All the information is at the end of the above link.

Most importantly, do not open emails with untrustworthy attachments at least until you've read the above "How to Remove" article.

Good luck.

Brangwen
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