[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Possible genealogically related virus

[Scott Kletke]

It is a virus.
Scott

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry Frank" <GPVListAdmin at sggee.org>
To: <ger-poland-volhynia at eclipse.sggee.org>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2003 11:41 AM
Subject: [Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Possible genealogically related virus


> I apologize for using the list to advise about a potential virus but this
> one purports to be from a legitimate genealogical organization so I want
> you all to be aware.  In addition, my virus checker is NOT picking up a
> problem with the attachment so it may be spam.  However, it is very
> suspicious and I recommend you NOT open any attachment associated with the
> following information.
>
> The messages I have received so far all claim to be from BOB  HECK  from a
> group called  MPAFUG.   This group is a legitimate genealogy organization
> and Mr. Heck is associated with it.  The message is also very complete but
> in all cases, Mr. Heck's email address is spoofed and is not his real
> address.  This is the first clue that there is a problem.
>
> The second clue is the name of the attachment which is:
>
> MrSIDBrowserPlugin.exe.exe
> or
> MrSIDBrowserPlugin.exe.pif
>
> Any time you see such a double extension on an attachment, you should be
> particularly vigilant.
>
> The third clue is that the attachment is not mentioned in the body of the
> text and is not relevant to the message.
>
> As I mentioned, I am not absolutely certain this is a virus but I
recommend
> that you not open any such attachment if you receive it.
>
> If you have any further questions or comments, please direct them to me
> personally.
>
>
>
>
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