Re: [APML] OT: Possible Impostor Virus from <philip@astrocruise.com>

[Christopher Go <christone@pacific.net.ph>]

Philip,

The same thing happened to me so you are not alone.  My email was used but 
my computers are clean...

Regards,

Chris

At 09:58 AM 5/9/02 +0100, you wrote:
>Folks,
>
>Sorry about the completely OT message, but two people have told me that 
>they received an e-mail from my e-mail address containing the KLEZ 
>virus.  It is possible that others on APML may receive such an e-mail. If 
>so, I apologise, but it's not me, it's an impostor that has picked up my 
>e-mail address and is using that as the originator address.  IMO, this is 
>the nastiest and most malicious form of virus propogation.  If you do 
>receive such an e-mail I'd be grateful if you are able to help (without 
>any undue trouble) by saving the full header info and sending it to 
>me.  It may be possible to do a traceroute on the true originator.
>
>A missing sign-off line should indicate that the e-mail is not from 
>me.  Also note that I always sign-off as "--Philip", not "philip".  My 
>standard sign-off line is:
>
>--Philip
>Philip Perkins - philip@astrocruise.com
>Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
>Astrocruise - http://www.astrocruise.com
>
>I run Mcafee VirusScan at maximum strength (including Heuristsics).  I 
>have the latest scan engine and virus definitions: McAfee VirusScan 
>5.21.1000, virus definitions 4.0.4201, scan engine 4.1.60.  I do receive 
>plenty of viruses but they are deleted automatically upon reception by 
>VirusScan.  Also I run a complete system scan at 7:00am each day.  Also I 
>use Eudora, not Outlook, which makes it much less likely that my system 
>would get infected or pass on viruses.
>
>Even so, after receiving these reports I ran a complete low-level DOS scan 
>on the system.  This, McAfee tech support assure me, is the final 
>cast-iron check for any residual viruses on the system.  Everything shows 
>my system to be completely clean.
>
>I think I can say without hesitation that the virus e-mails are not coming 
>from me.  Even so I apologise if you do receive one and would appreciate a 
>copy of the full header info if possible.  If you would like to follow up 
>please could you e-mail me privately:  <philip@astrocruise.com>
>
>Thanks, and my apology for taking your time,
>--Philip
>Philip Perkins - philip@astrocruise.com
>Wiltshire UK & Luberon France
>Astrocruise - http://www.astrocruise.com
>
>
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Christopher and Vicky Go
Christone Industries
Manufacturer and Exporter of Quality Fossil Stone and Wrought Iron Furniture
Cebu, Philippines
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