New Virus they say is out called \"Invitation\"

George Davidson · Post by **George Davidson** » Sun, Apr 15 2007, 3:57PM

I checked snopes.com and this is for real.
You should be alert during the next days: Do not open any
>> message
>> with an attached filed called \"Invitation\" regardless of who sent it,
>> It
>> is a virus that opens an Olympic Torch which \"burns\" the whole hard
>> disc
>> C of your computer.. This virus will be received from someone who has
>> your e-mail address in his/her contact list

David Egnoski · Post by **David Egnoski** » Sun, Apr 15 2007, 5:05PM

According to the McAfee website, this is a hoax. The reference to snopes.com confirming the virus is false.

DanEpps · Post by **DanEpps** » Sun, Apr 15 2007, 5:41PM

\"Snopes is a searchable database of urban legends and myths, email hoaxes, computer virus warnings, and folklore\"

According to Snopes, it is a hoax.

George Davidson · Post by **George Davidson** » Sun, Apr 15 2007, 5:56PM

My brother in law send it to 78 of his FRIENDS and said it was real
His son is NO.1 in one of the big computer co.

I am sorry

If you want me I will be in my room for the night

Michael S Murray · Post by **Michael S Murray** » Mon, Apr 16 2007, 8:27AM

To Funny George! Your off detention now, get back to work!

David Egnoski · Post by **David Egnoski** » Mon, Apr 16 2007, 9:32AM

With all the virus threats out there, its hard to know which might be real. It's always better to err on the side of caution.