A new computer virus has been identified that exploits a flaw in Microsoft
software whereby you can get a virus just by previewing a message written in
HTML. Although apparently only in limited circulation, its Internet
presence is expected to grow.
Spam messages supposedly from Exlibris have apparently all but disappeared
since the list was moved from Berkeley and that server shut down. There is
always the possibility that others will start using the Exlibris address for
nefarious purposes or that the address will be hijacked from a careless
person's address book by a virus. Since it's been a while, I'd just again
like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that you will never get an
attachment from Exlibris and you will never get an HTML message, either.
Both are impossible in genuine Exlibris messages. The only such things that
can appear are URL's that are part of the message text. Obviously, there is
no guarantee that a member can't send a malicious URL to the list, however.
So, if you receive a supposed Exlibris message with an attachment or that it
written in HTML, be very suspicious of it. It is undoubtedly bogus and
probably malicious.
Everett Wilkie
2006 Carey Road
Kinston, NC 28501
ewilkie@ix.netcom.com
252-522-0261
Cell: 717-419-9419
"Join us for our groundbraking"
--Sign