'Love Bug' Virus Bites Trucking
Ah, spring. Love is in the air … er … e-mail.
The transportation industry’s experience mirrored that of thousands of businesses victimized worldwide: Some escaped unscathed, while others succumbed to the e-mail’s charms with lost files and the need to restore computer systems.
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The “Love Bug” virus was out trolling for lovesick victims starting on May 3, clogging e-mail systems and leaving broken-hearted hard drives in its wake around the globe. Enticing recipients with the winsome lure of a “A Love Letter for You” — who could resist such a tender message?
Apparently many didn’t.
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