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

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. Information is also available at the McMaster Virus Pages link. 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. (End of story)