if you set your security settings in IE to NOT allow http downloads, it will
not execute on a web page or html email.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Troy Sosamon" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2001 4:26 AM
Subject: RE: Fast Spreading Virus
> No, you don't have to run anything to get it. If you visit a web site
that
> has it, you will get it. It downloads into your temp internet files and
> spreads from there.
>
> I was also reading that if you are using outlook, it will execute itself
when
> you preview the message.
>
> Troy Sosamon
>
> >===== Original Message From [EMAIL PROTECTED] =====
> >>> You don't need to read, open, or run anything. <<
> >
> >Yes, you do. *If* you have an unpatched version of IE or Outlook, then
you
> >need to actually view the e-mail. Otherwise, you need to actually run
the
> >file.
>
>
