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Another new PC "virus": Count2K



Windows PC users need to be on the alert for yet another virus-like
attack (commenced 9/15/99). It doesn't affect Macintosh systems.

Count2K (aka Troj.Polygot, Troj_Polyglot) is a Trojan Horse program which
comes as an E-mail attachment called Y2KCOUNT.EXE. The E-mail is disguised
as a message from Microsoft Support; this E-mail is NOT from Microsoft.

If you receive E-mail matching the description below, DO NOT OPEN THE
ATTACHMENT! Delete it!!!

The E-mail contains the following message:
"To All Microsoft Users,
We are excited to announce Microsoft Year 2000 counter. Start the
countdown now. Let us all get in the 21 Century. Let us lead the way to
the future and we will get you there FASTER and SAFER.
Thank you,
Microsoft Corporation"

For more information:
<http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/troj.polygot.html>
<http://vil.mcafee.com/vil/tro10358.asp>

Also, once again: Your anti-virus software will not fully protect you and
your correspondents from the latest threats unless you obtain online
updates from the software manufacturer at least once a week.

Best wishes,

Larry

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Larry Cartwright, Physics and Physical Science Teacher
Charlotte High School, 378 State Street, Charlotte MI 48813
<physics@scnc.cps.k12.mi.us> or <science@scnc.cps.k12.mi.us>
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