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View Full Version : ICE - Mobile Phone Emergency - Is it stage 1 of a Virus! Eclaire 19-07-2005, 12:23 We've just had a Rapid Comm in work that the advice to put ICE then a next of kins number in your phone is the first stage of a massive virus. I'm looking for more info and will let you know. Any one else hearing the same? Cyclone 19-07-2005, 12:24 Originally posted by Eclaire We've just had a Rapid Comm in work that the advice to put ICE then a next of kins number in your phone is the first stage of a massive virus. I'm looking for more info and will let you know. Any one else hearing the same? sounds like FUD. samc 19-07-2005, 12:25 Originally posted by Cyclone sounds like FUD. Cylone - apologies for my thickness but what is FUD ? JoeP 19-07-2005, 12:27 Hmmm........ Given that my mobile is as dumb as an MTV presenter, I doubt a virus would make and progress through my phone at all. Sounds like a load of nonsense to me, and it does to these guys as well : http://www.hoax-slayer.com/ice-campaign-email.html There are some truly sick f**ks around out there. Joe JoeP 19-07-2005, 12:34 Originally posted by samc Cylone - apologies for my thickness but what is FUD ? Fear Uncertainty Doubt! :) Generally causing confusion - used to refer to the way in which IBM would frighten other manufacturers by putting rumours out about non-existent products. Joe samc 19-07-2005, 12:36 Originally posted by JoeP Fear Uncertainty Doubt! :) Generally causing confusion - used to refer to the way in which IBM would frighten other manufacturers by putting rumours out about non-existent products. Joe Now I do feel dense. Eclaire 19-07-2005, 12:37 I hope it's a hoax because I thought it was a good idea. Crikey - We're having a wierd day at HSBC - First there's bomb scares and controlled explosions in our buildings then head office send out an email scaring us about phone virus's. Roll on 5pm! JoeP 19-07-2005, 12:38 Eclaire, Steady the buffs! These are the times when rumours take a grip because we're all a bit rattled. Take a long Dandelion Break! Joe :) Eclaire 19-07-2005, 12:42 :wink: I'm off for one now Joe.... valentine 19-07-2005, 13:00 I thought there was a thread on the ICE thing last week mad_hatter 19-07-2005, 14:54 NO HOAX OR VIRUS read this http://www.vodafone.co.uk/cgi-bin/COUK/portal/ep/browse.do?BV_SessionID=@@@@0203427464.1121784705@@ @@&BV_EngineID=ccdcaddfeidjmelcflgcegjdgnfdffm.0&channelPath=/Vodafone%20Portal/About%20Vodafone/Sponsorship/Life%20Savers%20Awards/ICE Actually a very good idea. leddi 19-07-2005, 17:55 If this is right then why has there not been a huge virus over 'Home' .. Am i missing something? JoeP 19-07-2005, 18:01 To re-iterate - this is definitely a hoax. The ICE campaign is not the first stage of a Dr Evil inspired conspiracy to infect our phones with the common cold, or any other virus. So any massive bills you get are due to YOUR telephonic activities and not some dodgy code.... :) Joe |