[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Possible genealogically related virus

[Gary Warner]

Jerry and all,

The attachment called

MrSIDBrowserPlugin.exe.pif

is definitely a virus, as my anti-virus software detected it.

Gary Warner




At 08:41 AM 7/7/2003, Jerry Frank wrote:
>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.
>
>
>
>
>Jerry Frank - List Administrator for [Ger-Poland-Volhynia]
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