On 31 Jan 2004, Jules Richardson wrote:
> On Sat, 2004-01-31 at 22:40, Dan Williams wrote:
> > cb_at_mythtech.net wrote:
> >
> > >The message contains Unicode characters and has been sent as a binary attachment.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > That's a new one on me.
> >
> > Dan
>
> I think that's how the MyDoom virus normally turns up, although the
> copies I've received normally have a more meaningful subject and text to
> trick idiots into launching the attached executable "text file".
>
> First time I've seen an attempted virus post to the list if that's what
> it was though...
>
> I didn't think the list would let anything through with an attachment
> though. I guess the message headers are a little screwy though;
> Evolution's inbox pane thinks there's an attachment, but the message
> view pane doesn't...
"Microsoft will provide the monetary rewards for information resulting in
the arrest and conviction of those responsible for launching malicious
viruses and worms on the Internet."
I'm turning in Bill Gates and collecting the reward.
P.S. One more reason to NOT USE OUTLOOK EXPRESS!!! There are very nice
free or cheap alternative mail clients out there peoople!
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