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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 ------------------------------ 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] ******************************************************************** 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 * *******************************************************************