6pak Posted November 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 21, 2008 Snopes confirms that it is real: > > http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp > Just thought everybody might want to know about this > > Better safe than sorry. > > With Christmas fast approaching watch out for this new computer virus. > > The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. > > You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along > > with a packet number. NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to > > deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. > > DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. > > This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRider Posted November 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 21, 2008 Yup, this is a nasty one. My boss got this one and had to call the computer gurus to fix it. Took them 2 or 3 hours (although, they do get paid by the hour). RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibents Posted November 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks for the warning. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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