Re: heads up!
I got the same thign Shellie.. As long as it doesnt get opened.. it wont hurt
your system.. delete it, and then empty your trash folder..
Shellie Cramer wrote:
> Warning!
> I just received an email from the mallorn pumpkin list. it has an
> attachment.
> I didn't open it, but rather went to the messagemate web site to check this
> out.
> here is what it said:
> Shellie Cramer
> We have just learned that an email worm has been found circulating the web
> referencing MessageMates.com. This worm file is in no way connected with
> MessageMates.com.
>
> If you have received an email with a message that reads:
>
> he, your lame client cant read HTML, haha.
> click attachment to see some stunningly HOT stuff
>
> or
>
> http://stuart.messagemates.com/index.html
>
> Hypercool Happy Year 2000 funny programs and animations….
> We attached our recent animation from this site in our mail! Check it out!
>
> then you have been passed the Worm in question.
>
> It is a worm that was created and set loose by someone who’s trying to spoil
> all of our Holiday fun. Do not run the attachment included in the email and
> please delete the email message immediately!
>
> What we know about this Worm so far:
>
> 1.. Symantec has named this worm: W32.NewApt.Worm.
> 2.. Once opened/launched the worm will email itself out and reply to
> messages in your mailbox.
> 3.. The file being passed as an attachment is approximately 68K.
> 4.. The subject line of this message will vary and may appear to be a
> reply to something you’ve previously sent.
> 5.. The attachment is no way related to any MessageMates.com products.
> What you can do:
>
> 1.. Read the details of this worm virus by checking with Symantec at:
> www.symantec.com
> 2.. If you receive a suspect email with an .exe attachment from someone,
> first email them back and confirm that they’ve intended to send you a
> MessageMate.
> What we can tell you about MessageMates.com:
>
> 1.. Our millions of loyal users are our number one priority and we are
> fully committed to providing software programs that are safe and fun.
> 2.. We never send out any unsolicited emails.
> 3.. We never send out attachments.
> 4.. Our files are 100% safe when downloaded directly from our web site.
> Please know that we at MessageMates.com have worked tirelessly to earn your
> trust and respect. We take great pride in our products and only want our
> users to have a positive and entertaining experience with them.
>
> Thank you for taking the time to read this very important notice. If you
> have any questions or comments, please email me directly at
> cheitmann@adtoolsinc.com
>
> Chris Heitmann
> Chief Operating Officer
>
> irngiant.exe
>
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