Virus software question

[madmax]

I use Norton's and received this email with an attachment which I didn't open.

Has anyone ever received email such as this? And what should I do, lol. I'm a complete computer ditz and my son is away.

[e-mail]
Re:virus sample

The sample file you sent contains a new virus version of mydoom.j.
Please clean your system with the attached signature.

Sincerly,
Robert Ferrew


I haven't sent them anything.

[ET Awful]

1. Well. . . .

If you just cut and pasted that from the e-mail, a good first clue is that Symantec is spelled with an "e" not an "i."

I've never seen any mail like that which was legitimate.

[madmax]

3. Thanks

I did cut and paste it and I too noticed it was mis-spelled. That's why I thought of asking here. Just seemed weird.

[dedhed]

2. Be safe...

... don't open it, just delete it immediately.

[mvd]

6. Yep

That sounds like something the Sobig worm would do..

[madmax]

4. I love you guys

I never feel alone with DU. Whatever the question or situation I know there are good folks on this board who will take a few minutes and help the helpless ;) :grouphug:

[salvorhardin]

5. Netsky virus

See http://www.spywareinfo.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=37022

NO respectable company will ever send you an e-mail unannounced asking you to run something, Never.