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W32.MFG.Tassos@mm Hoax

Risk Level 1: Very Low

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Discovered: June 4, 2003
Updated: June 4, 2003 4:33:58 PM
Systems Affected: Windows XP, Windows NT, Windows 2000

W32.MFG.Tassos@mm is a hoax email currently circulating. The email instructs recipients to delete certain files from their systems which may prevent Windows from starting.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version pending
  • Latest Rapid Release version pending
  • Initial Daily Certified version pending
  • Latest Daily Certified version pending
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date pending

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