Virus alert!

[Northern Star]

Just had this warning msg down from our IT dept........thought id up it just for information so yas can all be on the look out


Be alert during the next few days: Don't open any message with an
>> attached file called "Invitation", regardless of who sent it. It's
>> a virus that opens an Olympic Torch that "burns" the whole hard
>> disk of your computer. This virus will come from someone who has
>> your e-mail address; that's why you should send this e-mail to all
>> your contacts. It's better to receive this message 25 times than
>> to receive the virus
>> >>
>> >>DON'T open it and shut down your computer immediately ... This is
>> the worst virus announced by CNN, it's been classified by Microsoft
>> as the most destructive virus ever. The virus was discovered by
>> McAfee yesterday, and there's no repair yet for this particular
>> virus. It simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disk, where
>> vital information is kept.
>> >>
>> >>Also:- Emails with pictures of Osama Bin-Laden hanged are being
>> sent and the moment you open these emails your computer will crash
>> and you will not be able to fix it! This e-mail is being
>> >>distributed through countries around the globe, but mainly in the
>> US and Israel. Don't be inconsiderate; send this warning to
>> >>whomever you know. If you get an email along the lines of "Osama
>> Bin Laden Captured" or "Osama Hanged" don't open the attachment.

[Judderz]

It's a hoax Deb

The 'Invitation' hoax: http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/defau...&virus_k=98893

Osama Bin Laden hoax: http://www.trendmicro.com/vinfo/hoax...Warnin g+Hoax

[Northern Star]

Well it jus goes to show what our IT dept know lol

Rubbish...oh well better to be safe than sorry...hehehe ill mail my boss those links tomoz