Melissa is in all the headlines right now. I am not absolutely sure that it can effect a Mac but I am sure that the majority of Mac users should be immune. I have seen no mention of Mac users in any of the materials and Melissa uses Word Macros and preys on Outlooks Address book. I think most Mac users don't use Outlook and many rarely use Word. I would be cautious if you have and use that combination of programs. I would also delete any suspicious word attachments that you receive. Here is a tidbit I pulled off ZDNet about Melissa:
Melissa's Sophisticated Bite
The Melissa virus propagates via e-mail. Attached to the e-mail is a Word file that, if opened, launches a macro that replicates a message to the first 50 names in the recipient's Outlook address book. The subject line reads: "important message from," followed by a user name. The body consists of a text message that says, "Here is that document you asked for... don't show anyone else;-)." The infected documents reportedly contain information on porn Web sites.
The virus specifically affects Outlook and does not trigger the multiple e-mails on other messaging platforms, such as Lotus Notes. However, people using e-mail software other than Outlook may be able to spread affected files by sending them to Outlook users, experts said.
McAfee added the virus to its virus database Friday. More information on the virus is can be found on http://vil.mcafee.com/vil/vm10120.asp McAfee's site.
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