How to Remove a Hallmark eCard in Postcard.Zip

If opened, postcard.zip will install a virus on your computer.

Back in 2009, an email began circulating that purports to be from [e-mail]. It informs users they have received a card from someone and all they have to do is click the attached "postcard.zip" file to open it. However, that file contains a virus. If you receive a "Hallmark eCard" email with the postcard.zip file, remove it before it harms your computer.

Instructions

1. Open your email account.

2. Select the "Hallmark eCard" email by clicking it once or clicking a check box to the left of it (varies by email).

3. Select "Delete" from the File menu. If you are using a web browser, click the button marked "Trash" or "Move to Trash."

4. Empty the email trash. Just deleting it will only remove it from view, but keep the postcard.zip file active and dangerous.

References

• CA Security Advisor Research Blog: Invitations from Fruspam
• Mississippi State: New Virus Alert