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WebTV/MSNTV Virus Dials 911

Posted by timothy on from the well-it's-only-a-minor-emergency dept.

Semji Rkim writes: "Though not the first virus to direct modems at 911, ABC News is reporting a bug in WebTV (Now branded as MSNTV) units which causes the infected unit to hang-up and dial 911. The virus spreads via email and Microsoft officials are looking into how it is able to replicate and also control the modem. Affected users are advised to delete the email and call Microsoft at 1-800-469-3288."

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  1. Re:This is serious by sean23007 · · Score: 2, Troll

    What about 411? Last time I checked, they were the same number of digits. 411: 1+1+1=3. 911: 1+1+1=3. Okay, another quick doublecheck proves it, 911 and 411 have the same number of digits.

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