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Jim Walker <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Sat, 25 Aug 2001 11:20:02 -0400
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To: Ben Parker <[log in to unmask]>
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There is now a Trojan in the wild that will not be stopped by
language=NoHTML. This Trojan is not now widespread but it is a serious
threat.

 http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0%2C4586%2C5096155%2C00.html

"By changing almost 50 registry values, the malicious program disables all
programs, prevents Windows from being shut down, and makes icons on the
Windows desktop disappear. Because no programs will run--not even antivirus
scanners--the Windows operating system on the PC cannot be automatically
repaired."

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