Originally posted by Finding_Fantasy
Speaking of email and viruses, you also have to be careful when you receive emals regarding "Virus Alerts". We have received a lot of emails from friends as well as a couple virus information websites stating that you need to look up on your computer if you have a certain file. They then say, that if you do, to get rid of it immediately because it is a virus.

However, and this is where you need to be careful, they are hoaxes started by someone and the files are really essential files to run your computer properly. One file someone wanted me to delete was a major one, being I wouldn't be able to even boot up my computer/Windows without it. So you really need to be careful there too. DOn't delete anything they tell you to unless you know for certain it is a virus.
you are referring to the teddy bear incident. I almost fell for that one. In other words, the email itself, although pure text, is a puseudo-virus, if you believe in the contents of the email.