posted on Dec. 4: Virus Alert: W32.Goner.A@mm

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Computing & Information Services advises there is a virus spreading on campus that is slowing down computer systems.

Delete any e-mail with the
subject line of “Hi” and the body of the message reads: “How are you? When I saw this screen saver, I immediately thought about you.
I am in a harry, I promise you will love it!”

The attachment will be called “gone.scr”.

For information on the virus, go to

http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.goner.a@mm.html.

If you believe your computer is infected, disconnect your ethernet cable and contact CIS. For further information, please contact the CIS helpline at ext. 24357.