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Virus hoaxes are false reports about non-existent viruses,sometimes claiming to do impossible things. Virus hoaxes can:
Falsely claim to describe an extremely dangerous virus
Use pseudo-technical language to make impressive-sounding but impossible claims
Falsely claim that the report was issued or confirmed by a well-known company
Ask you to forward it to all your friends and colleagues
Cyberfraud.org.uk recommends that you not pass on warnings of this kind.
We recommend that you immediately register virus hoaxes with us so that we can update our lists and publish for public awareness.
Unfortunately some people believe virus-related hoaxes to be true, and may take drastic action such as shutting down their network.
Cyberfraud.org.uk aims to provide the latest information about virus hoaxes thus helping companies and domestic users alike.
You may receive a virus hoax via email with a file attached. As you know, attachments should always be treated with caution as they may contain a virus.
Cyberfraud.org.uk recommends deleting all virus hoax emails.
For examples of the most recent hoaxes, go to the