List, My posting was in no way intended to suggest a way to deal with this thing by any means other than professionally supplied utilities. It was intended as a reference URL for concerned people to go to and read for themselves how this thing works, and what to do about it. My intention in posting this information was to hopefully head off the numerous random conspiracy speculations that seem to inevitably follow each and every one of these virus episodes. It was intended as a starting point for an educational opportunity, not an education. The worm's author's solid understanding of basic human nature is amply reflected by the postings to the list so far. The programming of these worms usually isn't all that sophisticated. It's the psychology of the presentation and action of the worm that is really dangerous, and we ought to be actively looking into what we're up against. It's only going to get worse with time. Ron N
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