病毒恶作剧通常转发使用分布列表，通常会建议收件人注意到其他分布列表。

Virus hoaxes are usually forwarded using distribution lists and will typically suggest that the recipient forward the note to other distribution lists.

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该恶作剧病毒把他的邮箱塞满计算机发送的电子垃圾邮件。

The prank crammed his mailbox with computer-delivered electronic junk mail.

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如果病毒是恶作剧，恶意软件是混乱。

If viruses are mischief, malware is mayhem.

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