Zip File Virus risk assessment upgraded to "High" by AVERT

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Virus Alert! Zip file virus spreading...

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This question was answered on April 10, 2000. Much of the information contained herein may have changed since posting.

The "Zip File" virus a.k.a. I-Worm.ZippedFiles, MiniZip, W32/ExploreZip.worm.pak, Worm.ExploreZip(pack) that was discovered last year is apparently spreading and has been given a Risk Assessment of "High" by AVERT (Anti-Virus Emergency Response Team).

Please review the earlier warning and make sure to protect yourself from this e-mail virus by going to:

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Posted by Ken of Data Doctors on April 10, 2000