If you want to know more about this hoax read........
http://www.av.ibm.com/BreakingNews/HypeAlert/Holiday/
The text of which states.......
"A new hoax is making its way around the Internet, posing as a virus alert. This
latest twist on the "Join the Crew" hoax includes many of the hoax heuristics
you can read about in "Hypes and Hoaxes". It claims to warn you of a "new, very
malicious virus" and asks you to spread the news to as many people as you can.
It references the "RETURNED MAIL" hoax as well, claiming that it will "attach
itself to your computer components" and "render them useless". Sources of
authority are quoted as well.
This hoax claims "If you receive an e-mail titled "WIN A HOLIDAY" DO NOT open
it, it will erase everything on your hard drive. Forward this letter out to as
many people as you can."
virus; and there is no reason to pass this message on to as many people as you
can. As with all hoaxes, the best thing you can do is to delete it and forget
about it. "
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Singleton <100421.2123@compuserve.com>
<europa@avnet.co.uk>
Subject: Fw: Virus Warning
>>A virus warning from the Navy. I notified the Helpdesk about it.
If you receive an email titled "WIN A HOLIDAY" DO NOT open it. It will
erase everything on your hard drive. Forward this letter out to as many
people
as you can. This is a new, very malicious virus and not many people know
about
it.
This information was announced yesterday morning from Microsoft; please
share it with everyone that might access the internet.
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