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postcard4u virus 1

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eyec

eyec

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Aug 20, 2004
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i received an email that said someone sent me an electronic postcard. it was in html and looked like a valid emal with appropriate links and format.

however, i decided to view the sources because the email came into my business email account & i doubted a businesss associate would send such a card.

viewing the source revealed the hidden bit of code for the link: 129.8.120.195 / postcard.jpg.exe

first off this link would launch an executable - a dead give away of a virus.

secondly, i traced the IP & it belonged to California State University @ Fresno; not what one would consider a commercial site.

just thought i would pass this warning along.
 
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