Marvin Mansky wrote:
>
> Happy99.exe virus is a real virus. I know.  I caught it.
>
> http://www.pspl.com/trojan_info/win32/happy99.htm has all the information.

Just to clarify, the URL above clearly points out that Happy99.exe is
NOT a virus, but a trojan. To quote a bit from the site above:

  "What is happy99? Trojan, Virus or Worm?

  This program can only be classified as a Trojan. It is not a virus
  as it does not replicate itself. It does not attach itself any
  other file or program. It is also not a worm as even though it can
  spread on its own, it needs to be executed to get control. A worm
  is capable of spreading and infecting the target computer on its
  own. Happy99/Ska is a trojan with the capability to distribute
itself."

Hope this helps to clear this up. As always, play it safe and do not
open/run unknown attachments without scanning them first.


Jeff Delzer

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