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From: sidney@saturn.ucsc.edu (Sidney Markowitz)
Newsgroups: rec.humor.funny
Subject: a new, *very* high tech computer virus
Keywords: smirk, computer
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Date: 3 Jan 90 00:30:19 GMT
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The following was posted on comp.virus (VIRUS-L digest), attributed to
John McAfee's (of the Computer Virus Industry Association) BBS.

To: All Users

From: John McAfee

Subject: Reported Possible Virus

I received an unusual call from a Mr. Fred Hankel of Fargo,
North Dakota this morning.  Mr. Hankel was highly agitated
and after hearing his long and involved story, I was moved
to pass on this condensed summary to all who might be
interested: Mr. Hankel reports, and I have no grounds for
doubting, that a computer virus invaded his system from a
bingo game he purchased in mid-October.  The virus activated
at 11:00 A.M yesterday and promptly melted his power supply
and mother board.  As he reached for the power switch to
turn off the machine, the virus blasted a perfectly circular
hole in the front panel of his AT clone and left a three
foot oval scorch mark on the back wall of his den.  I had
not heard of this virus before and felt that an alert might
be in order.  Anyone experiencing similar symptoms should
contact us immediately.

Thank you.

--
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