It is not intended to be a definitive or a comprehensive paper dealing with all aspects of viruses. Document all current conditions and what was done prior to encountering the virus. Call your end user computing Help Desk or your Antivirus Coordinator. Wait for instructions before attempting to proceed any further. A computer virus is an unauthorized program which, when executed, copies itself or a variation of itself into an executable or data file for the purpose of disrupting normal processing behavior.
Virus hoaxes are just that, hoaxes.
Unfortunately, hoaxes often have the same effect as valid viruses in disrupting work and generating non-productive time. Hoax e-mails should be ignored and not passed along to fellow employees. Just like a real virus, call your end user computing Help Desk if you have any questions about e-mail virus alerts from other people. The InfoTechnoComp Virus Response Team will formally notify employees of valid viruses and hoaxes. Listed below are some of the known hoaxes that are being currently circulated.