It's nice to see that someone has an 'auto-response' setup for incoming
infected messages...
BUT, by the looks of the original Email (at the bottom of this message), it
was an intentional attack on the list...
P.S. Database
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bulk Mail Response" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Marty Bright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 10:47 AM
> Subject: Re: DISSERTATION2 [VIRUSES STRIPPED]
>
>
> > You have a virus on your system sending email with virus attachments. As
a
> > respected Individual or company in business, it is imperative that you
fix
> > your system by deleting the virus infection. Below are some simple steps
> you
> > can take so it won't be sent to anyone else.
> >
> > WHY YOU NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT...
> >
> > By not doing anything, you run the risk of:
> >
> > + Looking incompetent because you can't secure information within your
> > organization.
> > + Appearing slow to act, and change to your business environment.
> > + All of the information on your system may become corrupt, destroyed,
or
> > altered (in the favor of a hacker).
> > + You will get a reputation for being weak when your system security can
> be
> > bypassed and passwords can be sent to other hackers.
> > + It will slow down your internal system, projects, and software by
> damaging
> > important files.
> > + Your trade secrets will be lost or sent to hackers who will sell or
give
> > them away to your competition.
> > + You will lose 50% or more of your customers and clients as soon as all
> of
> > them get a virus from you at your email address due to self spreading
> > viruses.
> > + People will not trust you or your company.
> >
> > WHY HACKERS WILL TARGET YOU...
> >
> > 1. Because they want to see if they can do it and get away with it.
> > 2. Because they Hate you, your company, your country, your race, etc..
> > 3. Because there are no consequences for there actions, 500,000 hackers
> > versus 1000 FBI.
> > 4. Hacker tools are readily available for download and EASY to find!
> > 5. Destroying things makes people who are upset feel better; You are an
> easy
> > target.
> > 6. It takes them seconds and costs them NOTHING.
> > 7. They get to hear about it on TV, radio, or the newspaper.
> > 8. They are going to steal your idea and sell it, or give it away to
hurt
> > you.
> > 9. You do Nothing about it, you are like sheep ready for the slaughter.
> >
> > HOW TO SOLVE THE PROBLEM...
> >
> > + Get a solid Firewall which will block almost all hacking attempts, and
> > virus attacks. Place the firewall on all the computers you have that
have
> a
> > connection to the Internet and/or outside networks.
> >
> > + Get a full time Antivirus system that fits your needs to remove
viruses
> > that do bypass your firewall/get on your system. This means on a LAN you
> > should have a package that is designed for a LAN not a personal PC/MAC.
> >
> > + Update your virus protection frequently. Vendor that tell you this
isn't
> > important are people to be avoided, they usually are incompetent. New
> > variations of viruses are programmed on a HOURLY basis.
> >
> > + Don't open email with attachments from people that you don't trust
(This
> > may be difficult for businesses).
> >
> >
> > DON'T BELIVE ME???
> >
> > I have been programming since I was ten years old.
> > I have become a CIO before I was 21.
> > I have written Viruses and ran them to test my system in under 1 minute.
> > I have been to Cal Tech and JPL.
> >
> > David
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> > PS. Please circulate this letter to anyone who has done nothing about a
> > virus attack or think anti-virus/firewalls programs are more trouble
than
> > they are worth. Maybe they will get a clue.
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Marty Bright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 9:54 PM
> > Subject: DISSERTATION2 [VIRUSES STRIPPED]
> >
> >
> > Hi! How are you?
> >
> > I send you this file in order to have your advice
> >
> > See you later. Thanks
> >
> >
> >
>
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