%%File: VIRS0020.TXT
%%Name/Aliases: CODE 252
%%Platform: Macintosh
%%Type: Bogus CODE resource., 
%%Disk Location: System program., Application programs and Finder.
%%Features: 
%%Damage: Corrupts a program or overlay files.
%%Size: 
%%See Also: 
%%Notes: This virus triggers if an infected application is run or system 
booted between JUNE6 and DECEMBER 31.  Between Jan 1 and June 6 the 
virus simply replicates.  
Under System 7, the System file can be seriously damaged by this virus 
as it spreads.  This damage may cause a system to not boot, crash, or 
other unusual behavior.
The virus does not spread to other applications under MultiFinder on 
System 6.x systems, and does not spread at all under System 7, HOWEVER, 
it will run if a pre-infected application is executed.  When triggered, 
a message appears in a dialog box that says all disks are being erased, 
but NO ERASURE TAKES PLACE.   Disinfectant 2.8, Gatekeeper 1.2.6 (but 
earlier versions can find virus, just not by name), Rival 1.1.9v, 
SAM 3.0.8, Virex INIT 3.8, Virus Detective 5.0.4, also after June 6, if 
you see the message  Disinfectant 2.8, Gatekeeper 1.2.6, Rival 1.1.9v, 
SAM 3.0.8, Virex INIT 3.8, Virus Detective 5.0.4
The message displayed is:

     You have a virus.
     Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
     Now erasing all disks...
     Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
     P.S. Have a nice day.
     Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha
     (Click to continue...)

USERS SHOULD NOT POWER DOWN THE SYSTEM IF THEY SEE THIS MESSAGE.
Powering down the system can corrupt the disk, leading to possible 
serious damage.