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here is the snopes link

http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/hereyouhave.asp

I actually read all that and, because of the similarity put it on. As long as people are aware of the n'Here you have' part it emphasizes it and does no harm. I will actually delelte the instruction to e mail s I meant to do that before.

I think this might be another scam. Anything that tells you to email all your friends usually is a scam - just doing this causes unnecessary traffic on the internet and email systems, which is something that gives the scammer his perverted kick.

Found this:-

"It should first be noted that there is a genuine threat that uses emails with the subject line "Here you have". However, other than the phrase, "Here you have", the virus described in this warning bears no resemblance whatsoever to the genuine threat. This warning message is nothing more than a revamped version of the old "Life is beautiful" virus hoax. While Internet users would be wise to make themselves aware of the genuine "Here you have" threat, passing on this highly inaccurate and misleading warning is counterproductive and will help no one."

It goes on to reproduce the same message as above

The genuine threat began being distributed to a large number or Internet users in early September, 2009 via emails similar to the following:

Subject: Here you have

This is The Document I told you about, you can find it here. [link removed]

Please check it and reply as soon as possible.

The message also came with other subject lines, including "Just for you", "This is the Free Dowload Sex Movies" and "Here You Have". Clicking the link installed malware on the user's computer that could disrupt some security software on the infected computer and spread itself to other users via email and other means. The malware could also download further malicious software that could steal sensitive information such as passwords from the infected computer. Symantec, makers of Norton anti-virus software and other major security vendors quickly released updates that detected and dealt with the threat.

While the immediate threat posed by this particular attack has now passed, similar attacks may follow. Such ruses are a very common ploy used by Internet criminals intent on distributing malware. Users should remain vigilant and be very cautious of following links or opening attachments in unsolicited emails.

And, certainly, users would be wise to make themselves aware of genuine threats like the September "Here you have" malware attack and others like it. However, this fact does nothing whatsoever to validate the above hoax warning. Spreading highly misleading and inaccurate security warnings such as this serves no good purpose and will help nobody.

Hi Ann
Thanks for the information, i will be very careful from now on.

Lynn

I don't know if this has been up before but I have checked it with snopes so it is as well to be aware.

Anyone using Internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL and so on.This information arrived this morning, Direct from both Microsoft and Norton Please send it to everybody you know who has Access to the Internet. You may receive an apparently harmless e-mail titled "Here you have it". If you open the file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful....'

Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC, And the person who sent it to you will gain access to your Name, e-mail and password. This is a new virus which started to circulate on Saturday afternoon. AOL has already confirmed the severity, and the anti virus software's are not capable of destroying it.

The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner'.

As pointed out this is a repeat of a genuine warning but in itself is possibly a scam, just be aware of the message 'Here you have' which is a genuine virus.

THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SNOPES.