Last modified: June 1, 2001 5:00 AM PDT
Virus hoax, nude-photo lure hit e-mail users
While the Chernobyl virus spreads via an e-mail that promises nude photos of actress Jennifer Lopez, victims of an e-mail worm hoax are trying to get back a file that they were duped into deleting. Virus poses as nude Jennifer Lopez photos
By promising to display pictures of actress Jennifer Lopez in the nude, the Chernobyl virus is again spreading across the Internet via e-mail.
May 31
Duped by worm hoax, victims seek file fix
An e-mail that told people their PCs contained a virus fooled an untold number into deleting a beneficial file--and now they're scrambling to get it back.
May 31
previous coverage
Hoax virus says trash Windows file
A hoax e-mail warning people that their PCs may contain a virus tricks its victims into trashing a potentially helpful Windows utility.
May 30
New worm sniffs out child porn
An e-mail worm that seeks out images of child pornography on PCs and alerts government agencies to positive findings has been released by British hackers.
May 29
By promising to display pictures of actress Jennifer Lopez in the nude, the Chernobyl virus is again spreading across the Internet via e-mail.
May 31
Duped by worm hoax, victims seek file fix
An e-mail that told people their PCs contained a virus fooled an untold number into deleting a beneficial file--and now they're scrambling to get it back.
May 31
previous coverage
Hoax virus says trash Windows file
A hoax e-mail warning people that their PCs may contain a virus tricks its victims into trashing a potentially helpful Windows utility.
May 30
New worm sniffs out child porn
An e-mail worm that seeks out images of child pornography on PCs and alerts government agencies to positive findings has been released by British hackers.
May 29
