The first computer virus targeted at children, featuring the cuddly
Japanese cartoon character Pikachu, has been found in computers in the
United States
The virus initially appears as an e-mail with the title "Pikachu Pokemon" and the English message "Pikachu is your friend."
When users open an attachment, an image of a pensive Pikachu appears on the screen with the ungrammatical message: "Between millions of people around the world I found you. Don't forget to remember this day every time MY FRIEND." It simultaneously sends e-mails to everyone in the user's address book, giving it the potential to spread quickly.
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