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From:	That Paolo thatpaolo@****.com
Subject:	Happy99.exe: Don't open it!
Date:	Wed, 3 Feb 1999 22:29:39 -0800

> The virus disguises itself as a neat little program that, when opened,
> displays Java-style fireworks. When you open it, it creates a couple new
> files that hang around on your harddrive and send itself out through
> your e-mail, usually without you knowing (bugger!).

And you *really* executed a program received through email??!

Tsk tsk... children, stay away from the fire.....

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