I couldn't find this one on the Symantec page either, but did find it at
McAfee and was first reported last month. I think it said that it
originated in Texas. This link gives it a low risk level. HTH
http://vil.nai.com/villib/dispvirus.asp?virus_k=98557
Gordie Bird
62 MGA
80 MGB
86 Audi 4kq
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ajhsys@aol.com [mailto:Ajhsys@aol.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 1:21 PM
> To: macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu; mgs@autox.team.net;
> spridgets@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: 911 Virus Warning - FOR REAL!!!
>
>
> In a message dated 4/18/00 12:10:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> macy@bblmail.psycha.upenn.edu writes:
>
> << 911 (firkin) is a for real virus that comes attached to an
> email. the
> attachment can be called mine.exe. (It really is a worm) it
> does a couple
> of things. One it can wipe your drive but the fun one is -
> for those with
> modem lines - it will spend all day calling 911 repeatedly. The FBI
> called it a serious "Denial of Service" attack against the
> 911 system.
> And the cops might get mad at you for dialing 911 for no reason. >>
>
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>
> Thanks for the warning, Larry. There is nothing about this
> one yet on the
> Symantec page. I'll keep checking.
>
> Allen Hefner
> SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
> '77 Midget
> '92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport
>
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