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NAME: Marburg TYPE: Non-resident EXE-files The Win95/Marburg virus got widespread circulation in August 1998, when it was included on the master CD of the popular MGM/EA PC CD-ROM game "Wargames". The CD contains one file infected by the Marburg virus: MGM - the publisher of the game - made an announcment on this on 12th of August, 1998: From: "K.Egan (MGM)" <kegan@mgm.com> Subject: MGM WarGames Statement Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998 18:03:39 -0700 MGM Interactive recently learned that its WarGames PC game shipped with the Win32/Marburg.a virus contained in the electronic registration program. The company is working as fast as it can to resolve the problem ... MGM Interactive is committed to delivering top quality products to consumers. This is an unfortunate circumstance and we sincerely apologize for any convenience this has caused you. ... If you have any questions or if you would like to receive a replacement disc, please contact MGM Interactive. The same virus also got widespread circulation in August 1998, when it was included on the cover CD of the Australian "PC Power Play" magazine. | |
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