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From: "Bernard H. Holicky" <[log in to unmask]>
Wed, 7 Dec 1994 08:19:14 -0600 (CST)
To: pelter
Subject: Fw: Final word on VIRUS alert
 
 
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From: Alan Alexander-manif <[log in to unmask]>
Wed, 7 Dec 1994 08:34:29 EST
To: Multiple recipients of list LIBALL
              <[log in to unmask]>
Subject: Final word on VIRUS alert
 
Thanks to Judy Pask for passing on to me this final word on the
alleged "good times" virus.  This is from the Purdue Computer Emergency
Response Team, which spearheads and coordinates all reported virus and
security problems on any Purdue computers.  Gene Spafford is a
nationally-respected expert on such matters.
        --Alan
 
        There is a rumor running rampant on the Internet and on several
        commercial BBS systems about a virus called the "Good Times"
        virus.  Allegedly, this virus wipes out everything on the hard
        disk of your PC/Mac/Unix system when downloaded (or read or...).
 
        This rumor has been investigated by several of the FIRST
        teams and found to be false.  We know for certain that this was
        started as a hoax by a student at a small college in the
        Northeast US.  There are no verified reports of any virus of
        this nature, and much of the activity reported to be caused by
        this "virus" is dubious or impossible.
 
        The rumor has since taken on a life of its own, and it is
        being spread widely by well-meaning people who are failing to
        check its accuracy.  Furthermore, the story is being changed
        slightly as each person has passed it on.
 
        PLEASE do NOT pass this rumor on to  anyone! It is false
        and only serves to help cause anxiety and possibly panic.  Feel
        free to pass this notice along to your users and colleagues at
        Purdue.
 
        If you encounter something that you believe is a virus or
        attack on your machines, please report it to [log in to unmask]
        and we will analyze it for you.  Please be considerate and do
        not get caught up in posting false or misleading warnings.
 
        --gene spafford
        PCERT
Bernard H. Holicky  (a.k.a. --Bernie), Director of Library Services
Purdue University Calumet,  Hammond, IN 46323-2590, (219) 989-2249
FAX (219) 989-2070, Internet: [log in to unmask]
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Dr. Michael W. Pelter              * Phone: (219) 989-2449
Assistant Professor of Chemistry   * Fax: (219) 989-2771
Department of Chemistry & Physics  *
Purdue University Calumet          * [log in to unmask]
Hammond, IN 46323-2094             *
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