I'm pretty sure this is a hoax or a variation on several hoaxes. The tipoffs:
* So many high-profile companies are mentioned "independently" - this gives the
message credibility to some people, but rarely, if ever, do actual virus warnings
have this style
* No reputable security-related site/organization/entity would say "forward this
to everyone you know!"
* The lack of specific details, especially what OS it affects. While many
viruses can affect all MS operating systems, they often will affect them in
different ways.
SEMIHEMI01@aol.com wrote:
> I've heard nothing about this, It was fowarded to me.
> Subject: WORST VIRUS EVER...CNN ANNOUNCED
>
> PLEASE SEND THIS TO EVERYONE ON YOUR CONTACT LIST !!
>
> A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft
> as the most destructive ever! This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon
> by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed.
> This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital
> information for its functioning are stored.
>
> This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically
> to all contacts on your list with the title "A Card for You".
>
> As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the
> computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys
> or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus
> permanently
> destroying the hard disk. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused
> panic
> in New York, according to news broadcast by CNN. This alert was received
> by an employee of Microsoft itself.
>
> So don't open any mails with subject: "A Virtual Card for You."
> As soon as you get the mail, delete it!! Even if you know the sender!!!
>
> Please pass this mail to all of your friends.
>
> Forward this to everyone in your address book. I'm sure most people, like
> myself, would rather receive this 25 times than not at all.
>
> Also: Intel announced that a new and very destructive virus was discovered
> recently. If you receive an email called "An Internet Flower For You",
> Do not open it!! Delete it right away! This virus removes all dynamic link
> libraries (.DLL files) from your computer. Your computer will not be able to
> boot up!!
>
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