any one know true or false,received an email from the states saying this is a new virus going round

HOAX!!

Hoax Details on About.com

Hoax Details on Snopes.com

Ignore any well meaning chain mail about viruses.

If you use windows, download MS Security Essentials and Malwarebytes.

If you *must* use internet explorer, get v8. Preferably use another browser.

99% of your malware threats gone in a single reboot.

This is about computer viruses, right?

I'll move it over to the Computer section then

Yeap, sure sounds like a hoax...a hoax probably started by a Republican.

"Generally speaking, heeding the advice you receive in anonymous forwarded emails is not an effective way of coping with Internet security issues."

"Generally speaking, heeding the advice you receive in anonymous forwarded emails is not an effective way of coping with Internet security issues."

All true, however, if somebody writes you who has a rich relative that just recently passed away, and he/she needs to bring his money out of the country, don't be rude and cold and offer your help!!! You will make tons of money, trust me!

http://www.419eater.com

(I know a bit off-topic, but somehow related, category 'don't believe everything you read')

Edited March 19, 201016 yr by welo