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To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 8:21 PM
Subject: Virus Alert: "gone.scr" attachments


> Attention Optimum Online Subscribers:
> Virus Alert - W32.Goner.A@mm AKA Goner
>
> A new email worm named w32.goner.a@mm or "goner" has been identified on
the internet and could have an impact on all internet users.
>
> The worm is spread as an attachment through email, the ICQ instant
messenger program, or Internet Relay Chat (IRC).
>
> The email presents itself with the subject line "Hi" and the body text of,
"How are you? When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you.
I am in a harry, I promise you'll love it!".  The attachment is named
"gone.scr".
>
> If you receive an email with this wording and the "gone.scr" attachment,
DO NOT open the attachment.  Immediately delete the entire message and empty
your email trash.
>
> As always we always recommend that our customers run antivirus software,
keep it updated with the latest virus definitions, and perform regular
scans.
>
> If you have opened the attachment of an email that fits this description,
please download from your antivirus software vendor the latest virus
definitions and perform a scan of your machine to identify those files that
need to be removed.
>
> Additional information on Goner may be found at:
> http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/ or http://vil.mcafee.com/default.asp?
>
>
> Thank you for your attention to this matter.
>
>
> Your Optimum Online Team
>
>


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