From:	nocturnal@*******.NET
Subject:	Re: Happy99.exe: Don't open it!
Date:	Thu, 4 Feb 1999 15:51:47 -0600

Jett wrote:
>
> The Subject is self-explanatory. I checked it by Adam before sending
> this notice: it's the real thing. I'm sending this so you know how to
> get rid of it, in case I inadvertantly sent it. I had to delete it from
> my system after picking it up from another mailing list. Luckily it
> doesn't seem to be destructive, just irritating, and it's fairly easy to
> wipe clean.
>
> 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!).
>
> http://beta.nai.com/public/datafiles/valerts/vinfo/w32ska.htm is the
> official-type page where you can download the patches, find the full
> deal on what the thing does, and find out what files you need to delete
> to get rid of it for good.
>
> --Jett, Propegator of creepy crawly computer critters

Thats a good thing about Macs. We have many less virii, yet the ones
we have are slightly more malicious. But I'll go ahead and stop
talking about different platforms, as I've learned from experience
that many arguments have been started.

Noc