What is a virus hoax?

What is a virus hoax?

Aimed at:  Edinburgh Napier’s staff 

Often virus warnings sent via email are hoaxes.

If you receive a hoax virus email, delete the email and do not forward it to anyone else.

Go to the McAfee website to view a list of current virus hoaxes.

 

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