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Insurers on guard to fight 'Michelangelo' virus. (computer virus set to strike on March 6)
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Insurance companies are not lying down in response to reports about the |Michelangelo' computer virus and the threat it poses to their computer systems.
Two major carriers have issued internal bulletins alerting users and data processing staffers to the virus, which experts say will hit millions of personal computers around the world on March 6, the birthday of the 16th century Italian painter and sculptor.
The virus, detected in Sweden and the Netherlands las...
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Insurers on guard to fight 'Michelangelo' virus. (computer virus set to strike on March 6)
National Underwriter Life & Health-Financial Services Edition
; Insurance companies are not lying down in response to reports about the |Michelangelo' computer virus and the threat it poses to their computer systems. Two major carriers have issued internal bulletins alerting users and data processing staffers to the virus, which experts say will hit millions of
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Insurers brace for computer virus. (Michelangelo computer virus)
National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
; A number of insurance companies are taking seriously dire warnings about the so-called Michelangelo computer virus and the threat it poses to their automation systems. Two major carriers have already issued internal bulletins alerting users and data processing staffers to the virus, which experts
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COMPUTER VIRUS FOUND IN GAMING SOFTWARE
The Boston Globe
; It seems there's no escape from computer viruses, even for people who just want a bit of harmless digital fun. A Japanese firm is recalling a computer game created for a living-room console game machine, because it contains a virus that could destroy a user's personal computer. Sophos PLC, the
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Fending Off a `Computer Virus' Means Taking Only a Few Precautions
The Washington Post
; ... several queries recently from readers who have heard or read news stories about a "computer virus" that reportedly can attack a ... need to flex their programming muscle in harmful ways. The good news is that such programs are rarely a threat in the personal computer ...
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Harsh computer virus penalties proposed.
National Underwriter Property & Casualty-Risk & Benefits Management
; Harsh Computer Virus Penalties Proposed ST. CHARLES, IllMore stringent laws are needed to deter individuals from injecting destructive viruses and other forms of badware into computer systems, according to a Home Ins. Co. executive. While 48 states have statutes on the books addressing the problem,
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`Stealth' computer virus to strike
Chicago Sun-Times
; NEW YORK A computer virus named after one of J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional characters from The Lord of the Rings trilogy is due to activate itself tomorrow, destroying files in personal computers with the message "Frodo Lives." The relatively obscure virus was first detected about 10 months ago. About
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Export Action Line; Computer virus trivia Part I.(Business News)
Manila Bulletin
; Byline: Nelly Favis-Villafuerte Exporters have to deal with computer viruses. Other businessmen too. And all people all over the world who have made computers a part of their lives. Let me share with you some interesting information about computer virus. A computer virus is a program that is
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COMPUTER VIRUS.
Chemical Market Reporter
; A computer virus called Melissa, which travels by e-mail, has caused widespread damage among chemical producers. Dow Chemical Company in Freeport, and E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. in Wilmington, Del., are among companies and government agencies hurt by the computer virus, which has damaged
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Down with computer virus?
New Straits Times
; Down with computer virus? Byline: Ahmad Kushairi Edition: Computimes; 2* Section: Notebook Column: First byte THE past week had been quite trying for me. The entire family was down with fever, cough and all. There have been a couple of trips to the nearest clinic for medication. According to the
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HEARING TOMORROW ON "LOVE BUG" COMPUTER VIRUS
Capitol Hill Press Releases
; 00-00-0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2000 MEDIA ADVISORY Hearing Tomorrow on Love Bug Computer Virus WHAT: House Science Subcommittee on Technology Hearing- The Love Bug Virus: Protecting Lovesick Computers from Malicious Attack WITNESSES: Mr. Keith Rhodes, Technical Director, Office of the
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