Virus Characteristics
This is NOT an actual virus.
Below is a copy of the actual text which was passed around.
VIRUS WARNING !!!!!!
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.
Once again, pass this along to EVERYONE in your address book so that this
may be stopped.
Also, do not open or even look at any mail that says "RETURNED OR UNABLE
TO DELIVER" This virus will attach itself to your computer components and
Render them useless. Immediately delete any mail items that say this. AOL has
said that this is a very dangerous virus and that there is NO remedy for it at
this time. Please practice cautionary measures and forward this to all your
online friends ASAP.
Indication of Infection
Not applicable - delete messages matching this description.
Methods of Infection
Not applicable - delete messages matching this description.
Removal Instructions
Users should either ignore or delete messages received matching this description.