Thanks again Keith,
I don't think I was actually infected. No
one else on my list seems to have gotten it except that one person who sent
it to me this morning and he might have come by it from other sources.
Despite being on the net for about 6 years, this is my first brush with a
virus.
But if I can impose on you to ask a
question, I noticed that the location where the file went to was a
subdirectory I didn't even know I had. Specifically, c:\windows\Temporary
Internet Files\contentEI5\
That subdirectory listed about 10 other
subdirectories that had the most amasing stuff in them. Mostly past
websites and old email from literally years ago. My question is can I
delete all of those safely?
Paul G. FergusonAttorney At Law185-01 Union TurnpikeFresh
Meadows, NY 11366(718) 454-1800Fax 454-1876[EMAIL PROTECTED]http://www.NewYorkLawyer.com
"Work like you don't need the money,Love like you've never been hurt
andDance like no one is watching."
- Original Message -
From:
Keith
Cooper
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 9:56
AM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-List] Thank you
for the virus info. I caught it in time.
Once you have updated the Norton Virus program
and cleaned your computer, you will be OK. Make sure that your virus
definition file is dated 11/24/01. I virus is using your address book to
forward itself to everyone in your book. It also looks like to me that it
maybe using your history file to forward itself to other websites. I think
that it maybe using the cookies information. Any mail-return notices can
return the virus back to you. You will be safe if you have email protection
running. Make sure the your Norton Anti-Virus program has email protection
running and you will be safe. Yes, I would email everyone in your address book
to tell me that you had the virus. You can copy my email "Virus information
Update" if you want and send it to everyone in your address book. It sounds
like several members of the Chevelle list were sent the virus. All the
infected email that I received had attachments with the file extentsion
".scr" Never open any attachments with this extension. When you
click on these files it looks like nothing happens, but the virus scripts
starts running. If you need any more information or help, please email me
again.
Keith Cooper
- Original Message -
From:
Paul G. Ferguson
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2001 9:30
AM
Subject: [Chevelle-List] Thank you for
the virus info. I caught it in time.
Thanks Keith. I'm not that computer savvy
but the MP3 files didn't look right so I deleted them.
I did a Norton update yesterday coincidentally,
and caught it in 2 emails this morning.
One from Bob Wisdom 11/27/01
12:25AM via chevelle list and the other from someone on my address book
which sent me a forward of a forward with no message.
Is it possible that the virus was somehow
automatically forwarded to everyone on my address book or is it more likely
coincidental and just making the rounds via other routes.
I've been tempted to send an edited version of
your kind notice to everyone on my list, but wonder might I do more harm
than good. I guess what I'm asking is "What is the proper
netiquette"
What would you do?
Feeling like "Typhoid Mary"
Paul G. Ferguson185-01 Union TurnpikeFresh Meadows, NY
11366(718) 454-1800Fax 454-1876
"Work like you don't need the money,Love like you've never been
hurt andDance like no one is
watching."
