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Email Address List Hijacked

Hello, All!

Sorry to report that while I was out digging in the dirt, my email address list was hijacked this a.m. To those of you for whom I have a private listing, my apologies for the annoying solicitation message you got.  If you haven't opened a message from me with "hello" in the subject line, that's the one you need to delete.  Fortunately, it's only a solicitation for electronics and not something more offensive.  

Penny O'Sullivan, didn't you have this happen to you a while back? Can you or anyone else on this list enlighten me as to how this happens with all the malware and virus protection we have on our computers?  Is there a particular software package I should have had to block such an event?

I've already changed my passwords and other things to prevent more serious issues than email messages going out.  I've also erased my entire address file (that I will have to rebuild) on the recommendation of an MSN tech support guy who thinks they might not have gotten the whole file.  Sounded to me like taking a birth control pill after you become pregnant. What other steps should I be taking now besides apologizing and advising my email addressees not to open the "Hello" note?

I fear it will be a sleepless night.

Thanks!


Lorraine 

Lorraine Ballato 
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