This doesn't work all that great (if at all), see
http://www.snopes2.com/computer/virus/quickfix.htm

> I have not heard of that particular exploit (yet).  However I have heard
of
> a way that may prevent the spread of viruses via email.
>
> What do you think about the following method to "prevent" a virus from
doing
> its work....

> Here's what you do: First, Open your Address Book and click on "New
Contact"
> just as you would do if you were adding a new friend to your list of
E-mail
> addresses.  In the window where you would type your friend's first name,
> type in !000 (That's an exclamation mark followed by 3 zeros).  In the
> window below where it prompts you to enter the new E-mail address, type in
> <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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