Linked by David Adams on Wed 17th Aug 2005 17:31 UTC
Windows Security vendors have reported several new variants of the worm infecting PCs running Microsoft's Windows 2000 operating system. Groups of virus writers are competing to cause the most damage, according to one security company, although the worm appears less severe than some first feared.
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RE[3]: What can we do?
by on Thu 18th Aug 2005 20:06 UTC

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MadDwarf PIF is short for Program InFormation file, a type of file that holds information about how Windows should run a non-Windows application. For example, a PIF file can contain instructions for executing a DOS application in the Windows environment. These instructions can include the amount of memory to use, the path to the executable file, and what type of window to use. PIF files have a .pif extension. Also never send any valuable information through e-mail. Or click on a link inside the e-mail to send valuable information. Just go to the offical web site to update the information if you have to.

RE[4]: What can we do?
by MadDwarf on Fri 19th Aug 2005 15:50 in reply to "RE[3]: What can we do?"
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2005-07-07

My sarcasm must have fallen off the post before it crossed the pond.

I was trying to show what "common" "sense" can come up with, and that it will in no way protect you.

"[never] click on a link inside the e-mail to send valuable information. Just go to the offical web site to update the information if you have to."
Isn't it convenient that the email i recieved has a link to the Official website! www.m1cr0s0ft.com .

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