VIRUSFollow

I just got a message that an email sent from my Alla email account was undeliverable. It was sent to someone I don't know. Since I can't send from my Alla email, I can only assume that a virus-spawned email got sent from the server. Just a head's up so you can scrub it.

Yes, there are several people sending viruses out from allakhazam accounts inadvertantly. if you have a virus and you have any e-mail, cached web page, or other text containign e-mail addresses on your computer, you could be sending out this virus. the worst offender appears to be soemeone in Germany at the moment, a block request ahs been sent.

edit: /rude double post

Edited, Wed Mar 3 09:27:25 2004 by Jarlo

The return address is spoofed and is not the real sender.

Basically there are 2 precautions one should always take.

1. Have anti-virus software on your system, and keep it up-to-date.

2. Never open attachments in e-mails, even if it is from someone you know, if it contains an executable file. If you aren't sure, don't open it.

Were getting that exact same virus problem at my work(hopefully not because of me) but the IT department says if you see a smiley face or a file that has a ZIP attachment from someone you dont know get rid of it. They've now set it up so that no zip files can be opened without the managers strict permission. In fact this was sent out to all employes yesterday . The Falcon email system is currently infected with a new email virus. It comes from randomized addresses, and contains a password protected zip file (typically 5 numbers). DO NOT OPEN OR EXECUTE THE PROGRAM IN THE ZIP FILE. DELETE THE ENTIRE MESSAGE.

We are taking steps to block the virus and perform appropriate damage control. Because of the attack, we are temporarily blocking all zip file attachments.