Can a techie person please help me briefly with this gun and virus question?

Futo Inu

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Man oh man I'd really like to shoot all virus makers. Which gun/caliber would be best? I'm thinking something in .177 or 14 caliber, so it's a slow, agonizing death.

OK, now that we're discussing guns, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if this is likely real or bogus. This is the email reply I got after sending an email (WITHOUT attachments) to a friend:

"ALERT! WebZone's anti-virus firewall software has detected the [JS/Kak.worm] virus
in/attached to the E-mail you have recently sent to <dthompson@webzone.net> . The
virus was cleaned from the message and the message was sent on to the recipient(s).
However, we recommend you take immediate action to remove the virus from your system. We
suggest the anti-virus software at http://www.mcafee.com. Note that this is an
informational E-mail only - do not reply to this address, as it is not monitored."

First of all, yes my computer has been acting strangely, but then again, what's new about that? Second, is this just a marketing ploy, you think? Third, what is the kak.worm virus? Anyone know how bad it is? Fourth, what should I do? Panic? Get a virus program? Which one? Are any good ones free to download somewhere? Quit using the computer temporarily until a fix is found? Can a virus be detected in an email with no attachments? Please help. I really would rather not lose my entire hard drive, all others factors being equal. Thank you kindly in advance.

Maybe a taser gun until dead..... ;)


[This message has been edited by Futo Inu (edited October 16, 2000).]
 
Go out to the McAfee web site (mcafee.com), there are free tools available you can use to rid your system of this worm.. You can also do a search on the virus nane to get additional information about the virus/worm and what effect it can have on your system.
Mark / Fl
 
http://www.cai.com/press/2000/01/wscript_kak.htm
Here's a link to it, it's just a lame one, I got one from a associate in Jordan the other day that, if initiated would have covered my screen with " Happy Birthday Akmahd Alli"

Norton generally has a "by virus" download that will take care of it if the above doesn't. Just don't e-mail anybody, alos updated McAfee should take care of it.
 
Yes, the worm is for real. Get yourself a virus detection program ASAP. If you feel your computer is worth more than the 25 to 50$ the protection will cost you, what are you waiting for? It is like buying a safe for your firearms. The protection will help you sleep at night.

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Guns cause crime like spoons cause Rosie O'Donnell to be fat!

I hunt, therefore I am.
 
Actually the authorities would probably frown on shooting the hacker/virus originator with any caliber. However, a well placed 12 gauge slug to their CPU would seem completely appropriate! ;)

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Gunslinger

I was promised a Shortycicle and I want a Shortycicle!
 
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