Description: A classic example of a virus hoax, the 'A Virtual Card for You' hoax warns of a virus that is allegedly the most destructive ever! According to the email, the virus destroys the non-existent 'Sector Zero' and thus permanently destroying the hard drive.

Example of the hoax email:

For your info:

VIRUS WARNING To ALL INTERNET USERS:

A new virus has just been discovered that has been classified by Microsoft and by McAfee as the most destructive ever!

This virus was discovered yesterday afternoon by McAfee and no vaccine has yet been developed. This virus simply destroys Sector Zero from the hard disk, where vital information for its functioning are stored.

This virus acts in the following manner: It sends itself automatically to all contacts on your list with the title "A Virtual Card for You".

As soon as the supposed virtual card is opened, the computer freezes so that the user has to reboot. When the ctrl+alt+del keys or the reset button are pressed, the virus destroys Sector Zero, thus permanently destroying the hard disk.

Please distribute this message to the greatest number of people possible. Yesterday in just a few hours this virus caused panic in New York, according to news broadcast by CNN This alert was received by an employee of Microsoft itself.

Remember: Hoaxes are a waste of both time and money. Please don't forward them on to others. And if you are tempted to forward something just in case, read the article Toxic Excuses instead.