new virus announced by cnn
Message claims that an email with an attached file called “Invitation” contains a virus that will open an Olympic Torch that destroys the computer’s hard drive (Full commentary below.) [1]
Just when I thought that virus hoax authors had lost all of their creativity, along comes this gem. [2]
McAfee’s anti-virus team gave the destructive virus a ranking of “high” Monday afternoon after it had been found in more than 50 enterprise companies, including Fortune 500 firms. [3]
This virus will be received from someone who has your e-mail address in his/her contact list, that is why you should notify all your contacts. [4]
As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. [2]
A new version of the hoax email falsely claims that the information in the message has been verified by Hoax-Slayer.com and Snopes.com (details below). [1]
It is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which “burns” the whole hard disc C of your computer. [5]
This virus simply destroys the Zero Sector of the Hard Disc, where the vital information is kept. [1]
Recent versions have combined this chain with the Internet Flower for You warning to create the “WORST EVER VIRUS” hoax. [2]
A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft as the most destructive ever. [6]
The message is simply a rehashed version of the long running Virtual Card for You virus hoax (see example below) and should not be taken seriously. [1]
As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened the computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. [6]
According to the message, the attachment opens an “Olympic Torch, which “burns” the whole hard disc C of your computer”. [1]
Their article explains that the so called “olympic torch” is a hoax which has been widely circulated on the internet and that all email about this hoax can be safely deleted without continuing the hoax by passing information on to friends. [...] This is a warning email that I’ve just received from an acquaintant of mine…therefore I decide to post it here, better than be sorry later. [4]
Sources:
[1] Olympic Torch Invitation Virus Hoax
[2] “A Virtual Card For You” Virus? - BreakTheChain.org
[3] CNN.com - Sci-Tech - New e-mail virus preys on Anna Kournikova fans …
[4] Real Estate Blog - Virus Alert as announced on CNN
[5] The “Invitation” or “Olympic Torch” virus-Fiction!
[6] Virus Announced by Cnn [Archive] - HyeClub Forum