http://www.forbes.com/tool/html/99/mar/0326/side1.htm By Adam L. Penenberg with Elizabeth Corcoran A number of companies--including Microsoft, Compaq, Intel and Boeing--have been infected by a new computer virus that attacks users of the Microsoft Outlook E-mail program. The virus, dubbed "Melissa," was first cataloged today, March 26, by MacAfee on its web site. The virus is spreading rapidly and, because of its design is jamming E-mail gateways and causing system administrators to shut down. Since the virus was uncorked just before the weekend, when IT staff are away from work, the full extent of the damage may not be known for some time, although it is certain that many more companies--and individuals--will fall victim. If you are listed in someone's Outlook Express address book, and he is infected, then you could be affected--if you open the attached MSWord file. [snip...] -o- Subscribe: mail majordomoat_private with "subscribe isn". Today's ISN Sponsor: Hacker News Network [www.hackernews.com]
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