[samscommunity] Information about checking/identifying computer viruses

Good afternoon,

Along with the bad weather we've experienced over the past few days, a new =
threat has emerged on the e-mail systems of the world.  This new virus, =
dubbed MyDoom or mimail.R spread like wildfire throughout the Internet on =
Monday and Tuesday.  This virus appears as a regular e-mail, perhaps sent =
from a trusted source. It has one of several different random subject =
lines, such as "Mail Delivery System," "Test" or "Mail Transaction =
Failed." The body of the e-mail contains an executable file and a =
statement such as: "The message contains Unicode characters and has been =
sent as a binary attachment." and "The message cannot be represented in =
7-bit ASCII encoding and has been sent as a binary attachment."

While these can appear to be very similar to a "non-deliverable" error =
sometimes recieved when an e-mail is sent to an address that doesn't =
exist, it is important not to be fooled.  A non-deliverable message will =
never include a program, and will never ask you to run it.  Please be sure =
that you do not open these types of attatchments, and be sure to check =
with the sender to make sure that any attachments you are receiving are =
legitimate.

More information on "MyDoom" may be found here:
http://us.mcafee.com/virusInfo/default.asp?id=3DhelpCenter&hcName=3Dmydoom&=
cid=3D9547

and here:
http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.novarg.a@xxxxxx=
l

This virus has a "self-destruct" date of Feburary 12, 2004 (when it will =
stop spreading) built in, but it is important to remain vigilant and =
cautious about any e-mail you receive that has an attachment.

As always make sure to never open any suspicious attachments, and be sure =
to doublecheck with the sender to make sure the attachments is authentic.
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Sometimes, people will forward e-mails about viruses.  These forwards are =
not always accurate.  In some cases, the forwards are hoaxes to alarm =
those who read them. Then these people clutter the e-mails of others with =
unnecessary warnings.  Whenever in doubt, you may check the website below. =
 You can search the virus, threat, or hoax by name to find out information =
about it. =20

This site is maintained by the company that manufactures "Norton's =
Antivirus Software."

Always remember, be cautious when opening attachments.

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/vinfodb.html

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