Hi All:

The message below contains the response I got from Virusbusters @
University of Michigan. They don't specify which of those on the list
are hoaxes and which are the real thing.  If you don't have a virus
checking program they suggest deleting any email from persons unknown or
even know to you which seem suspicious without opening them since from
what I understand some of the viruses will appropriate your email
address book without your knowledge and forward infected emails.

Their response follows:
Subject:         Re: [Fwd: Viruses]
   Date:         Sun, 17 Dec 2000 18:25:19 -0500
   From:         Adam Wilkinson <[log in to unmask]>
     To:         ROY POTTER <[log in to unmask]>
    CC:         [log in to unmask]

Roy,

Some mentioned are real worms or Trojan horses, the rest are hoaxes. We
advise against using file names or subjects to determine if a file or
e-mail is "safe." Why? Both can change or be changed. I know of two
"popular" worms right now that use a multitude of file names or
subjects.

Instead, we recommend:
* NEVER accept unsolicited file attachments from ANYONE, EVEN if you
know
  the person that *appears* to have sent it.
* Obtain, install, use and keep up to date a reputable antivirus
software package.

--On Sunday, December 17, 2000 4:52 PM -0500 ROY POTTER
<[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Hi folks:
>
> Could you advise me as to which information in this email is correct
and
> if any are hoaxes?
>
> Thank you
>
> Roy Potter
> [log in to unmask]

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