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Sneakattack

Posts: 1054

Posted: 10:14PM Dec 21, 2011

Hey everyone. Holidays are almost here and things seem to be going well. That is, aside from the nasty virus that's about to spread. I don't know about you, but I received a forward e-mail that a virus will be unleashed in the next few days. Due to the fact that it's a forward e-mail, it doesn't mean it's correct, but it should be taken seriously until the "safe zone" has come forth.

The virus will be spread by e-mail. It may come up as one of your listed contacts or a friend, etc. It will say "Postcard from Hallmark" or "Postcard" or something around those lines. When you get it, delete it. It is theorized that if it is opened, then your hard drive will be utterly destroyed and rendered useless. Microsoft declares this virus the most dangerous in history. It was created by a professional as far as I know.

Whether it's true or not, I wanted to let my fellow brainglers know. The last thing I want is for 20+ members to vanish off the face of the earth. It's sad that someone would do this around the holidays and Christmastime: people are opening e-cards, getting computers, etc. If this is true, it's barbaric.

Here's a copy of the e-mail for more info and validation:

From: Tutunjian Georgeanne / Orgo
Sent: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 9

1 AM
To: Randolph Dave / Orgo; Dry Randy / Orgo; Hefer Teresa / Orgo; Hadick Lela / Orgo; Hammesfahr Kathyrn / Orgo; Tarr Linda / Orgo; Phillips Maureen / Orgo; Morse, Michelle / Orgo; Boehm Teresa / Orgo; Hefer Frederick / Orgo; Mattson Doug / Orgo; Ramos Demetrius / Orgo; Chinn Ryan; Wylie Bruce / Orgo
Subject: FW: Important!!!!! Virus Information

I don't normally pass these on but just in case.

GeorgeAnne Tutunjian,

Director, Business Development

Orgo-Thermit, Inc. PRODUCTS PRODUCED IN AMERICA

Member of the Goldschmidt-Thermit-Group

Phone 732-657-5781 x 26

Cell 732-773-5039

GeorgeAnne.orgo@vzw.blackberry.net

Visit Our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/orgothermit

Dec 20,

From:

FYI TO ALL

Dave's brother is a very advanced programmer who does computer work for a living and has a high up status with Microsoft. He doesn't send these if they aren't real. If he says this is for real, it for sure is. Be aware.

VIRUS COMING!

Hi All,

I checked with Norton Anti-Virus, and they are gearing up for this virus!

I checked Snopes, and it is for real. Get this E-mail message sent around to your contacts ASAP.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS WARNING AMONG FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CONTACTS!

You should be alert during the next few days. Do not open any message with an attachment entitled POSTCARD FROM HALLMARK, regardless of who sent it to you. It is a virus which opens A POSTCARD IMAGE, which 'burns' the whole hard disc C of your computer.

This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list. This is the reason why you need to send this e-mail to all your contacts. It is better to receive this message 25 times than to receive the virus and open it.

If you receive a mail called' POSTCARD,' even though sent to you by a friend, do not open it! Shut down your computer immediately. This is the worst virus announced by CNN.

It has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive virus ever. This virus was discovered by McAfee yesterday, and there is no repair yet for this kind of virus. This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept.

COPY THIS E-MAIL, AND SEND IT TO YOUR FRIENDS...;

REMEMBER: IF YOU SEND IT TO THEM, YOU WILL BENEFIT ALL OF US

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and be on the lookout!

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