Truth About Computer Security Hysteria

Baby New Year virus

This hoax claims a devastating new virus has infected every PC which receives email. Even your own PC is probably infected and, as a result, "you have spread this virus to friends, family, and co-workers just by sending them email."

The "alert" uses techno-babble in an effort to convince you of the threat. Like most hoaxes, it urges you to forward it "to EVERYONE you have sent mail to since September 11."

Last updated: 2000/8/11