Since the virus started spreading last Thursday, many copycat viruses have appeared that mimic the virus's behavior, including those with subject lines and file names like "Susitikim shi vakara kavos puodukui...", "FW: Joke", "Love Letter", "Very Funny.vbs" or "Very Funny.HTM."
Harvard has resources to help its affiliates deal with the ILOVE YOU virus.
"Students who are infected and need assistance should contact their local house or dorm User Assistant, or contact the Science Center Help Desk to schedule an appointment," said Osterberg.
Faculty and staff who experience damage from the virus should their local Information Technology Contact or the FASCS helpdesk.
"You should be suspicious of ANY e-mail attachments you receive, even those sent by people you know," the HASCS warning read.