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zero
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      08-23-2007
Today recibed a file transfer with a jpg (virus)
p0017_jpg

from my job partner
and he didn't send it, then he received same again and again from me

Is that a hacking attack?
What should I do?



 
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      08-23-2007
Greetings,

Did you execute and run it?

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"zero" <> wrote in message news:...
> Today recibed a file transfer with a jpg (virus)
> p0017_jpg
>
> from my job partner
> and he didn't send it, then he received same again and again from me
>
> Is that a hacking attack?
> What should I do?
>
>
>


 
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joao custodio
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      08-24-2007
greetings,i need help.i also got that virus on my msn.i received and executed it unfornatily...what can i do now?

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