@sept24sue,
Not exactly sure what computer related situation you are referring to but I did Google
mail server report and got this result from a reputable source:
Snopes.com,
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/mailserver.asp
and
http://urbanlegends.about.com/od/virushoaxes1/a/mail_server.htm from about.com
Quote:2008 variant of the 'Mail Server Report' alert is a hoax
A newer version of the warning, in circulation since late March 2008, is false and consists of text borrowed from the "Life Is Beautiful" virus hoax. Contrary to what is claimed, the real virus does not cause a message saying "'It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful" to appear on the recipient's computer screen. Likewise, the claim that antivirus software is incapable of destroying this worm is false.
Your best protection: practice safe computing
Confusing? To be sure, but it serves as an excellent reminder that relying on forwarded email alerts is an ill-advised approach to Net security. As always, the right way to protect yourself from online viruses and worms -- including the real "Mail Server Report" threat -- is to maintain and regularly update reliable antivirus software on your computer, and to avoid opening suspicious or unfamiliar file attachments at all times. For more tips and tricks on virus threats and safe computing, visit antivirus.about.com.
So I guess what's the moral to be learned from this lesson? Don't open suspicious emails with equally suspicious file attachments. And definitely don't forward it (chain letter style) to your friends, family, and/or your enemies.
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